Emergency Operations Moves to OPCON 2
MONCKS CORNER, S.C.- (Saturday, August 31) Berkeley County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will move to OPCON 2 at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019.
OPCON 2 means enhanced awareness. A disaster or emergency is likely to affect the state. Emergency Operations Plans are implemented. The County Emergency Operations Center could be partially activated if necessary.
Berkeley County leaders have been meeting and discussing preparations for any potential impacts Hurricane Dorian could have on South Carolina. While the path of the storm is still uncertain, it may pose a threat to Berkeley County. The County is closely monitoring the storm and will be coordinating a response if necessary.
Berkeley County will continue to update the County website, Facebook and Twitter pages as new information comes in.
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– Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office –
