Dorchester County Information Regarding Reporting Downed Trees and Power Outages

Press Release from Dorchester County

Dorchester County continues to closely monitor Tropical Storm Ian which is expected to impact South Carolina later today, September 29, 2022. 

Impacts to Dorchester County are likely to be heavy rainfall, flooding, and strong winds late Thursday through Friday afternoon. As with most tropical systems, the potential for isolated tornadoes does exist. Tropical tornadoes are typically weak and short-lived and thus may occur with little to no warning as they are difficult to identify on radar. If a tornado should occur, seek shelter in an interior room and away from doors and windows.

Dorchester County Public Safety Departments along with Public Works, Water and Sewer, Facilities Management, and Parks and Recreation staff are working to prepare for the effects of the storm. While county government offices will be closed on Friday, September 29, 2022, all public safety departments are staffed and ready to assist with any emergencies.

Residents are encouraged to secure any loose items outside businesses and homes and continue to stay informed and connected to trusted weather and government updates. Please plan to stay home throughout the duration of the storm and do not walk or drive through flood waters as it can be extremely dangerous and life threatening. Remember to “Be Prepared, Be Aware, and Be SAFE!”

Reporting Downed Trees

9-1-1 should only be used in emergencies.

To report downed trees and storm-related road issues, please call our Consolidated Dispatch Center’s non-emergency number at (843) 873-5111.

Reporting Power Outages

It is 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

• DESC Customer Service:  1-800-251-7234
• Report Downed/Sparking Lines:  1-888-333-4465
• Report Gas Leaks:  1-800-815-0083
• Report Power Outage:  1-888-333-4465
• Outage Map

Edisto Electric

• (803) 245-5141
• info@EdistoElectric.com

Berkeley Electric

• 1-888-253-4232
• Report Outage via Smarthub
• Outage Map

Information changes so it is important to stay updated so you know what to expect and when to expect it. Make sure to have several ways to receive information.

• Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service.
• Visit the National Hurricane Center website.
• Follow Dorchester County on Facebook and Twitter for updates.
• Get the latest from Dorchester County Emergency Management.
• Visit DorchesterCountySC.gov for more general government storm-related information and closure.

– Be Aware, Be Prepared, Be SAFE –

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