MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Tuesday, August 6, 2024) – According to the National Weather Service, parts of Berkeley County, including Huger, St. Stephen and Moncks Corner, are under a flash flood warning. Swift water rescue crews are on standby to assist with any potential emergencies in flood prone areas. Berkeley County is pushing out targeted Wireless Emergency Alerts to those in at-risk locations, including Huger’s French Quarter Creek community. Follow all weather alerts and updates HERE.
Berkeley County Emergency Management officials continue to monitor the storm and prepare for impacts. Crews with Berkeley County Roads & Bridges are out continuing to clear blockages around the County and open the stormwater system to keep roadways open. Please do not drive through flooded roads or around barricades. Water & Sanitation crews are out monitoring pump stations; and there are currently no outages at this time.
OPERATING CONDITIONS: Berkeley County remains at OPCON 1 status with full activation of the Emergency Operations Center. The County is currently under a State of Emergency following a declaration passed during an Emergency Council meeting on Monday. Also on Monday, the President approved Gov. McMaster’s request for an emergency declaration for Debby.
CITIZEN CALL LINE: The Citizen Call Line (843-719-4800) is currently operational 24/7 for non-emergency calls ONLY. Callers will hear an automated response with Berkeley County storm prep information. **For all emergency calls, please call 911.**
SHELTERS: The following general population shelters are open. Cots, food, and water will be provided. Please bring bedding and any necessary medications.
- Berkeley High School – 406 W. Main Street, Moncks Corner
- Macedonia Middle School – 200 Macedonia Foxes Circle, Moncks Corner
*Medical needs: If you or a loved one needs to utilize a medical needs shelter, please call the SC Department of Public Health’s Careline at 855-472-3432.
Bus transportation to the above shelters in Berkeley County will run 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily unless conditions change. See pickup locations:
- Hanahan High School – 6015 Murray Drive, Hanahan
- Pine Ridge Fire Department Station 2 – 1046 Jedburg Road, Summerville
- Cainhoy Fire Department – 1004 United Drive, Huger
- Cross High School – 1293 Old Hwy. 6, Cross
The following nearby shelters are pet-friendly; however, transportation to these locations is not available: Charles B. Dubose Middle School (1005 Dubose School Rd, Summerville); Woodland High School (4128 US-78, Dorchester)
CLOSURES: All Berkeley County offices will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, August 7. This will include Berkeley Animal Center, Cypress Gardens, Library branches, the Berkeley County Courthouse, Landfill and Convenience Centers.
Berkeley County Bond Court will be operating as follows:
- Wednesday, August 7 – 2 p.m. session only
- Thursday, August 8 – 2 p.m. session only
A decision will be made around the remainder of the week as more information becomes available.
POWER OUTAGES: In the event of a power outage, please do not call 911. Please report outages to the appropriate utility provider below:
- Berkeley Electric: 1-888-253-4232
- Santee Cooper: 1-888-769-7688
- Dominion Energy: 1-888-333-4465
- Edisto Electric: 1-800-433-3292
Find a list of contacts for utilities and other services providers in Berkeley County HERE.
REPORTING STORM DAMAGE: If your residence or business sustains storm damage in the coming days, report it HERE. Those without Internet access can report storm damage by calling the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800 and leaving a detailed voicemail. Reporting storm damage will help Berkeley County staff gauge the extent of damage in the County and report the findings to state and federal officials. These reports will determine appropriate federal and state funding for damage caused by the storm.
SANDBAGS: Sandbag operations have been suspended. Over the last three days, Berkeley County Roads and Bridges delivered 32,750 bags / 96 truckloads of sand to 18 locations.
For all storm-related information, view the Berkeley County Hurricane Guide in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
For the latest County news and storm updates, follow Berkeley County Government on Facebook and at www.berkeleycountysc.gov. Sign up HERE to receive alerts through our County’s Emergency Notification System.
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– Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office –
