Berkeley County Prepares for Historic Impacts from Tropical Storm ...

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – (Sunday, August 4, 2024) – As Tropical Storm Debby approaches South Carolina, Berkeley County Emergency Management officials continue to monitor the storm and prepare for potential impacts. The County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch and Storm Surge Warning. Tropical Storm Watch means tropical storm conditions (sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph) are possible within 48 hours. Storm Sturge Warning means there’s a danger of rising water reaching inland areas within 36 hours.

Earlier on Sunday, SC Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency ahead of the storm. Debby is likely to be a heavy wind and rain event for Berkeley County, including historic flooding throughout the week. The heaviest of rainfall is expected to occur Wednesday and Thursday. Find all storm updates HERE.

CLOSURES: There are no scheduled County closures at this time. All Berkeley County facilities will remain OPEN and operating by normal schedules on Monday, August 5, 2024.

OPERATING CONDITIONS: The County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will move to OPCON 2, partial EOC activation, at 8 a.m. on Monday, August 5. OPCON 2 means a disaster or emergency is likely to affect the County, and emergency operations plans are implemented.

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.**

SANDBAGS: Berkeley County Roads and Bridges has delivered sandbags to various locations throughout Berkeley County. Sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The sites are self-serve. More locations will be added, as needed.

• North Berkeley Fire Station 1 – 124 Hood Street, St. Stephen
• North Berkeley Fire Station 2 – 420 Municipal Lane, Bonneau
• Goose Creek City Public Works – 200 Button Hall Avenue, Goose Creek
• Goose Creek Rural Fire Department – 907 Red Bank Road, Goose Creek 
• Cainhoy Rural Vol. Fire Department Station 6 – 1004 United Drive, Huger
• Cainhoy Rural Vol. Fire Dept. Station 3 – 2451 Clements Ferry Road, Huger (Wando)
• City of Hanahan Rec. Complex – 3000 Railroad Avenue, Hanahan
• Central Berkeley Fire & EMS Cross Station 1 – 1007 Short Cut Road, Cross
• C&B Fire Station 1 – 509 Royal Road, Ladson
• Cordesville Rural Vol. Fire Dept Station 1 – 1931 SC-402, Moncks Corner
• Pimlico Rural Vol. Fire Dept – 1607 Pimlico Blvd., Moncks Corner
• Whitesville Rural Vol. Fire Dept Station 3 – 115 Sunview Lane, Moncks Corner
• Moncks Corner Fire Dept. headquarters – 116 Carolina Avenue, Moncks Corner
• Eadytown Rural Vol. Fire Dept. – 1241 Edgewater Road, Pineville
• Richardson Boat Landing – 400 Hilltop Drive, Bonneau Beach

POWER OUTAGES: In the event of a power outage in the coming days, please do not call 911. Please report outages to the appropriate utility provider below:

REPORTING STORM DAMAGE: If your residence or business sustains storm damage in the coming days, please 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.

BERKELEY ANIMAL CENTER: Storm fosters are needed ahead of the storm. If interested in fostering a cat or dog, please stop by the shelter, located at 131 Central Berkeley Drive in Moncks Corner, starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 5. All necessary animal care supplies will be provided.

For the latest news and updates on Tropical Storm Debby, follow Berkeley County Government on Facebook and at www.berkeleycountysc.gov.

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– Prepared by the Berkeley County Public Information Office –