Harriet Holman

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Need help with cleanup from Tropical Storm Debby and the associated flooding that impacted our area? The South Carolina Baptist Convention - Disaster Relief team is in Dorchester County and are ready to assist. They can be reached at (843) 560-0644 to discuss your needs.

📢Available Today!📢
In the aftermath of the recent flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, Dorchester County will be distributing flood cleanup buckets today, August 13, 2024. These supplies were generously donated by The Salvation Army of Charleston.
These buckets are filled with essential cleaning supplies and other necessary tools to help with safe and effective flood cleanup. Buckets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, and are limited to one per family.*

Distribution Locations and Times:

Givhans Fire Station 12: 1475 Hwy. 61, Ridgeville, SC 29472
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM or until supplies last

Grover Fire Station 15: 3336 Wire Road, St. George, SC 29477
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM or until supplies last

Indian Field Fire Station 24: 1525 W. Main Street, Harleyville, SC 29448
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM or until supplies last

*The County will hold a second Clean Up Bucket Distribution and Community Outreach program in the Ashborough area once flood waters have receded.

As storm damage assessment and cleanup efforts continue, we ask that you please take the following steps:

📍 Wear sturdy shoes or boots, protective eyewear, a helmet, and work gloves to protect yourself from debris.

📍 Keep a first aid kit nearby during cleanup for minor cuts and scrapes. Seek medical attention for serious injuries.

📍 DO NOT touch any downed power lines or any object that may be touching a downed line. Report them immediately to your electric provider.

📍 Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces that had contact with storm surge or floodwaters. Remove and discard items that cannot be washed or disinfected.

📍 To find a professional licensed contractor, visit the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation at llr.sc.gov and click “LOOK UP A LICENSE.”

If you sustained storm damage, contact your insurance company to begin the claims process as soon as possible. Document damage, take pictures, and save receipts.

Residents and businesses are also urged to report damage at https://berkeleyco.readyop.com/fs/4cjc/6094b40d . 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.

🚨 Mold Cleanup & Safety Alert After Flooding

Flooding can lead to mold growth in your home, posing serious health risks. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe:

Act Quickly: Start cleaning up as soon as it’s safe. Remove wet items, and dry out your home as quickly as possible to prevent mold growth.

Use Proper Gear: Wear protective gear like gloves, masks, and goggles when cleaning mold to avoid exposure.

Clean Thoroughly: Use a mixture of water and detergent or a commercial mold cleaner on hard surfaces. Discard items that can’t be cleaned, like carpets, drywall, and insulation.

Air It Out: Ventilate the area by opening windows and using fans to reduce moisture levels.

Seek Professional Help: If the mold covers a large area or you’re concerned about your health, contact a professional mold remediation service.

💧 Flood Bucket Distribution: Thanks to The Salvation Army, Charleston, SC the County will have a few distribution sites for flood buckets this week. These buckets contain essential cleaning supplies to help you safely tackle mold and flood cleanup. More info coming soon!

Tropical Storm Debby - Google My Maps Road Closures/Road Blocks

🚨Please Stay Home!🚨

🚨Please Stay Home!🚨

If you are not actively evacuating, we encourage all of you to stay home. With more then 8 inches of rain in the last 24 hours, there is flooding across our entire county with many roads completely impassable. DO NOT attempt to drive through flood waters. DO NOT drive around barriers. Your safety is our primary concern.

For emergencies, call 9-1-1, to report flooding in your area contact our call center at: 843-832-0393

‼️ DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS OR AROUND BARRICADES ‼️

To view a full list of current roadway closures across Berkeley County, visit https://berkeleycountysc.gov/road_closures/display_road_closures.php

‼️ DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH FLOODED ROADS OR AROUND BARRICADES ‼️

For information and updates regarding flooding or sheltering, please contact the Dorchester County Call Center at (843) 832-0393 or visit our website https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/

Power outages are currently minimal across the County; however, in the event of a power outage, please do NOT call 911. Please call your utility provider at one of the numbers listed below.

Mentor Street between W. Butternut and Sarmiento Lane – impassable
Hill Branch Road and Highway 61 – tree across roadway
Twin Lake Drive at Weir Street – impassable
300 Block of Heaton Road – tree blocking road
Old Trolley Rd at Springview Lane – impassable
1890 Clubhouse Road – impassable
Delmar Highway near Bobcat Lane – tree blocking one lane
Turtle Cove Road at Traveler’s Rest Blvd. – impassable
E. Edgefield Dr. at Birchwood Dr. – impassable
Trump St. at Renwick Ave – tree blocking road
200 Block of Arbor Oaks Dr. – impassable
Clubhouse Road at Summers Drive – impassable
W. Butternut Road between Gaslight Blvd and Stage Coach Lane – one lane blocked
200 block Carolinian Drive – impassable
100 block of Teakwood Drive – impassable
W. Murray St. at Ridge St. – impassable
Indian Field Circle at Hwy 15 N. – impassable
Sedgewick Rd. – impassable
English Road at Bristow Dr. – impassable
Community Road at Parkington Lane – impassable
Sugar Plum Drive at Miles Jamison Road – impassable
Harrison Road at Van Buren Ave – impassable
Raven Wood Court – impassable
Limehouse Drive at Barbara Dr. – impassable
Margaret Drive at Lantern Drive – impassable
Quaker Street in St. George – impassable
Central Ave in S. Laurel St. – impassable
Cocoa St. in St. George – impassable
5000 Block of Blair Road – impassable
Ash Hill Road at Orangeburg Road – impassable
Stratton Capers Neighborhood – shut down in every direction
Multiple streets in Dorchester Manor flooded
Cowtail Rd. between Appleby Rd and Joy Lane – impassable
Orangeburg Road near Boone Hill Road near Dorchester side – water over roadway
10000 block Dorchester Rd – impassable
Miles Jamison Dr. at Judith – impassable
500 block of Hodge Rd. – impassable
Branson Ave. at Tranquil Lane – impassable
Tranquil Lane at Alma Dr. – impassable
Short Street and Hodge Road – impassable
Thomas Dr. at Hill Dr. – impassable
Hodge Road and Short St. – impassable
Renau Blvd. at George Keen Dr. – impassable
Winningham Road at West Jim Bilton – impassable
Gavins Rd. and Wilson Rd. - impassible
O.T. Wallace Dr. between Neal St. and Colkitt St. – impassable
Neal St. between Azalea Dr. and Lawrence Dr. – impassable
Jessen Boat Landing – flooded
Southbound Ln of Parsons past Maple St. construction - flooded
Back of the Evergreen subdivision - water chest deep

*Current Flooded Roads (Continuously Updated)*

🚧 W Doty Ave @ N Maple St
🚧 Varnfield Dr just before Artic Air
🚧 Waring St & Simmons St
🚧 RR tracks @ W Luke Ave & S Maple St
🚧 Merkel Dr & Swinton Dr
🚧 Parsons Rd going towards Central Ave from W Richardson Ave
🚧 Wards Ln @ Jeanette Cir
🚧 Jeanette Cir
🚧 Hopewell Dr
🚧 Schooper St
🚧 Conch St
🚧 Foster St
🚧 Trolley Rd towards Travelers Blvd
🚧 N Cedar St and HWY 78 down to one lane
🚧 1100 block of Congressional Blvd in Pine Forest CC is not passable
🚧 Arbor Oaks Dr
🚧 Woodduck Dr
🚧 Gadsden Acres
🚧 200 block of Niblick Rd
🚧 Langley Dr
🚧 Magwood Dr
🚧 Jedi Ln
🚧 Azalea Square near O’Charley’s
🚧 The entrance to Martins Creek is flooded
🚧 Dolphin Drive/Goldfinch Lane
🚧 Trolley Road/Springview Lane
🚧 202 Judith Dr to Catherine
🚧 Catherine to Waring
🚧 Waring to Miles Rd
🚧 South Laurel and Central is flooded, but passable.
🚧 Dorchester Rd @ Trolley Rd shut down
🚧 400 Block W 4th N St impassable
🚧 Miles Jamison ITA of Buckshire flooding when actively raining
🚧 Aberdeen Cir at the retention pond
🚧 Macallan Ct to the cul de sac is impassible
🚧 Magwood Dr flooded and impassable

Update: Below is a list of roads that are impassable or closed
Mentor Street between W. Butternut and Sarmiento Lane – impassable
Hill Branch Road and Highway 61 – tree across roadway
Twin Lake Drive at Weir Street – impassable
300 Block of Heaton Road – tree blocking road
Old Trolley Rd at Springview Lane – impassable
1890 Clubhouse Road – impassable
Delmar Highway near Bobcat Lane – tree blocking one lane
Turtle Cove Road at Traveler’s Rest Blvd. – impassable
E. Edgefield Dr. at Birchwood Dr. – impassable
Trump St. at Renwick Ave – tree blocking road
200 Block of Arbor Oaks Dr. – impassable
Clubhouse Road at Summers Drive – impassable
W. Butternut Road between Gaslight Blvd and Stage Coach Lane – one lane blocked
200 block Carolinian Drive – impassable
100 block of Teakwood Drive – impassable
W. Murray St. at Ridge St. – impassable
Indian Field Circle at Hwy 15 N. – impassable
Sedgewick Rd. – impassable
English Road at Bristow Dr. – impassable
Community Road at Parkington Lane – impassable
Sugar Plum Drive at Miles Jamison Road – impassable
Harrison Road at Van Buren Ave – impassable
Raven Wood Court – impassable
Limehouse Drive at Barbara Dr. – impassable
Margaret Drive at Lantern Drive – impassable
Quaker Street in St. George – impassable
Central Ave in S. Laurel St. – impassable
Cocoa St. in St. George – impassable
5000 Block of Blair Road – impassable
Ash Hill Road at Orangeburg Road – impassable
Stratton Capers Neighborhood – shut down in every direction
Multiple streets in Dorchester Manor flooded
Cowtail Rd. between Appleby Rd and Joy Lane – impassable
Orangeburg Road near Boone Hill Road near Dorchester side – water over roadway
10000 block Dorchester Rd – impassable
Miles Jamison Dr. at Judith – impassable
500 block of Hodge Rd. – impassable
Branson Ave. at Tranquil Lane – impassable
Tranquil Lane at Alma Dr. – impassable
Short Street and Hodge Road – impassable
Thomas Dr. at Hill Dr. – impassable
Hodge Road and Short St. – impassable
Renau Blvd. at George Keen Dr. – impassable
Our servers are currently down. Staff is working to resolve the issue. We will update this post when the issue is resolved. We will update when they are back up. To view all road closings and roadblocks throughout the duration of the storm, click the link below. As of now (7:23am), we have three roads blocked and four closed roads due to downed trees and water, but we are working to update the data as new information comes in.
If you have to be out, please use caution and do not drive through flooded roads.
To report downed trees and storm-related road issues, please contact our Call Center at (843) 832-0393.

Berkeley County has opened storm shelters at Berkeley High School, located at 406 W. Main Street in Moncks Corner, and Macedonia Middle School, located at 200 Macedonia Foxes Circle in Moncks Corner.

Cots, food and water will be provided. Pets are not allowed.

Transportation assistance is available. See bus pickup locations and other info. on attached graphic.

🚨🚨Flash Flood Warning for the entirety of Dorchester County is currently in effect until 12:30 PM EDT 🚨🚨

- HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.

- IMPACT...Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.

** Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. **

❗️A Tropical Storm Warning is currently in effect for the entirety of Dorchester County until 4:15 pm August 6th ❗️

A Tropical Storm Warning means tropical storm-force winds are
expected somewhere within this area within the next 36 hours.

From NWS:
THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39 to 57 mph.

🟥 PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm force.
🟥 PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.
🟥 ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind becomes hazardous.

REPORTING POWER OUTAGES

It's important to report your power outage, even if you see outages already reported in your area.

DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 or use social media to report a power outage. Report outages directly to your utility provider.

Dominion Energy SC
• 1-800-251-7234 or via the Dominion Energy app or online at www.dominionenergy.com

Edisto Electric Cooperative
• (803) 245-5141

Berkeley Electric
• 1-888-253-4232
• Report Outage at https://www.berkeleyelectric.coop/outage-center

🚨 Safety Alert: Flooded Roads 🚨

Residents, please be cautious and do NOT drive through floodwaters. Even a small amount of water can be extremely dangerous. Your safety is our priority!

If you encounter a flooded road, please contact the Dorchester County Call Center at (843) 832-0393. Your report helps us keep our emergency services road closure map updated and ensures the safety of our community.

Stay safe and thank you for your cooperation!

If you or a loved one lives in Berkeley County and is in need of sheltering at a medical needs shelter ahead of the storm, please call the SC Deaprtment of Public Health's Careline at 855-472-3432. The line will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. today, Monday, August 5.

South Carolina Department of Public Health

TROPICAL STORM DEBBY IS FORECAST TO BRING POTENTIALLY HISTORIC AND CATASTROPHIC FLOODING TO THE AREA THIS WEEK
***Dorchester County is currently under a Flood Watch Until August 9th, 8:00 AM.***

In addition to various sandbag locations the County has made available, Berkeley Electric has setup two in our area: Goose Creek and Moncks Corner.
See full County sandbag site list HERE: https://berkeleycountysc.gov/berkeley-county-prepares-for-historic-impacts-from-tropical-storm-debby/?fbclid=IwY2xjawEdvhJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeWvbv16vYkCVQeG-SNSj3HXT5qpFB50pzDIeNzJxts6HWj1BwNrxQukVA_aem_zW25SKkss65GPURe38WsAA

EDITED:

*New Health and Human Services Campus sandbag location is now closed as all supplies have been depleted.
* St. George Courthouse sandbag location has sand, but it is running low on bags.

Dorchester County will have two sandbag filling locations that will open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, August 5, 2024, and will remain open until supplies last. Please note that there is a limit of ten sandbags per resident or business owner, and it is first-come, first-served.
Please bring a shovel as sites are a Fill It Yourself model with the county providing sand and bags.

• St. George Dorchester County Courthouse, 5200 E. Jim Bilton Blvd, St George, SC 29477
• Old Bi-lo Parking Lot/New Dorchester County Health and Human Services Campus, (Corner of Orangeburg Road and 17A) 1452 Boone Hill Rd., Summerville, SC 29483

Tips on how to properly fill and stack your sandbags:
• Fill bags one-half of the way full.
• Over-filled bags will result in a leaky sandbag wall.
• Stack sandbags so that the seams between the bags are staggered.
• Tuck the top of each bag under to ensure that each bag is sealed by its own weight

🚨 Storm Update 🚨
We have just concluded a briefing with the National Weather Service and want to update our community on the incoming storm.
• The storm remains on its current course.
• The forecasted storm total rainfall has slightly decreased but remains significant.
• Some areas have already received rainfall today; expect the forecast to show additional rainfall.
• Total expected rainfall: 10-20 inches, with localized amounts near 30 inches.

IMPORTANT: This does NOT mean the flood threat is lowering. We are still anticipating a HISTORIC rainfall event with areas of catastrophic flooding. This is a significant and potentially life-threatening event.
Stay alert and prioritize safety. We will continue to provide updates as we receive new information.

For the latest information, visit: https://www.dorchestercountysc.gov/government/public-safety/emergency-management/tropical-cyclone-four

Tropical Storm Debby is expected to form within the next 24 hrs and impact our region throughout next week. Specific impacts and timing of the storm are still uncertain, but as of now, the main concern is significant rainfall throughout the entirety of Dorchester County. Currently, rainfall totals of 6-12 inches with locally higher amounts cannot be ruled out.

Now is the time to prepare by discussing your family emergency plan and making sure your emergency kit is stocked and ready to go. With significant rain and flooding being the main concern, it is important to remember the phrase Turn Around, Don't Drown! Never walk or drive through flood waters!

Again, there is still high uncertainty regarding the specific timing and track of this storm. Please continue to monitor your trusted weather source (NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center / US National Weather Service Charleston SC) and stay tuned to this page and Dorchester County Government for county specific updates.

I am looking forward to joining my fellow Republicans at the 4th Annual Dorchester County Republican Party Faith, Family, and Freedom dinner. I hope to see you there!

We are nearly sold out of our highly anticipated 4th Annual Faith, Family, and Freedom Dinner, taking place on Saturday, August 10th at the Dorchester Shrine Club. We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker, Lt. Governor Pamela Evette.

Alongside our keynote speaker, the event will showcase a dynamic lineup of Republican nominees, including Congresswoman Nancy Mace who are running for office up and down the ticket.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 7:00 p.m. Your ticket includes a delicious meal, access to an open bar, and the opportunity to support our mission of Keeping Dorchester Red in 2024!

Secure your ticket today! >> goptexting.com/lf00cs2n

Hope to see you all there.

Join the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office for an evening of community, fun, and engagement at our National Night Out event!

Activities Include:
• Games
• Vehicle displays
• K9 demonstrations
• Drone demonstrations
• Various fun-filled activities

We encourage everyone in the community to come out, meet your local law enforcement officers, and enjoy an evening of entertainment and camaraderie. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office and the services we provide while having a great time with your neighbors.

Event: National Night Out
Date: Tuesday, August 6
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

📍 Locations:

ASHLEY RIVER PARK
Address: 200 Renken Road, Summerville
Admission: Please bring a non-perishable food item. Your contribution will support local food banks and blessing boxes.

DAVIS-BAILEY PARK
Address: 5190 E. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George

We look forward to seeing you there!

2024 SCAC Annual Conference and Institute of Government!