MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Wednesday, January 22, 2025) – All Berkeley County Government offices will remain closed on Thursday, January 23. This includes the following facilities: Courthouse, Landfill, Convenience Centers, Library branches, Cypress Gardens and Berkeley Animal Center. Bond Court will still hold a session at 1 p.m. on Thursday. All County Government Offices and facilities are also closed today, Wednesday, January 22.
County efforts will focus on road conditions, clearings, supplementing SCDOT efforts, and public safety through the duration of the winter weather event. Where possible, County operations will continue virtually. A number of County Government services will remain available online through departmental webpages. Additionally, the public can access information specific to their County services through the Berkeley County portal.
The public is urged to stay off roadways and avoid any unnecessary travel, as many roads remain icy and dangerous. Roads are expected to refreeze overnight as temperatures drop and remain at or below freezing. While some main highways have been brined and salted, several roads, especially back roads, remain hazardous. To view an updated list of ongoing road conditions around the County, please go HERE.
Berkeley County Roads and Bridges crews are using five grader vehicles to plow snow and clear off icy roadways around the County. They are specifically clearing all secondary roadways and County thoroughfares that are connecting neighborhoods. Crews are also salting ice patches on County roadways and assisting SCDOT as needed.
Berkeley County remains under a Cold Weather Advisory until 10 a.m. on Thursday. The County is expected to experience unusually long periods of cold weather, including wind chills of 15 to 20 degrees overnight on Wednesday. Find the latest weather updates HERE.
The County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains at OPCON 2, which reflects a potential emergency or disaster occurring. South Carolina remains under a State of Emergency due to winter weather.
CAROLINA WASTE SCHEDULE (UPDATED): Due to snowy and icy conditions, Carolina Waste is suspending all operations on Thursday, January 23. All bulk and yard waste pickup is suspended this week and will resume its regular schedule on February 3. For questions, please call the Carolina Waste office at 843-576-1100. Crews will double up collection next week for all Wednesday and Thursday customers. Residents are urged to bag any extra waste, for crews to collect two weeks’ worth of waste during their next scheduled pickup. **Crews will pick up on Friday according to their normal schedule.**
CITIZEN CALL LINE: In the event of a power or water outage due to winter weather, please call our Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800 or call the specific utility provider below.The Citizen Call Line is for non-emergency calls only, and callers will hear an automated response. The automated line is available 24/7 and includes information for local utilities and other critical contacts. **For all emergencies, please call 911.**
Berkeley Electric: 1-888-253-4232
Santee Cooper: 1-888-769-7688
Dominion Energy: 1-888-333-4465
Edisto Electric: 1-800-433-3292
WARMING CENTER: Goose Creek United Methodist Church, located at 142 Red Bank Road, will open as a warming center Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. The center will NOT open Thursday night. Intake each night will be 7-10 p.m. Guests can stay 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and will have access to a cot with a pillow and linens. Dinner and breakfast will also be served.
REPORTING DAMAGE: Any structural damage from winter weather sustained by a residence or business should be reported HERE or via the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800and leave a detailed message. These reports will determine appropriate federal and state funding for weather-related damage. **For all emergencies, please call 911.**
For the latest County updates on weather alerts and closures, follow Berkeley County Government on Facebook and at www.berkeleycountysc.gov. Sign up HERE to receive alerts through the County’s Emergency Notification System.
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-Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office-
