Charleston County Government’s Hurricane Idalia Update for August 30th

Press Release from Charleston County

Charleston County remains at OPCON 2 as Idalia approaches South Carolina. According to the National Weather Service, the main threats include tornadoes, heavy rain, flooding, and gusty winds. Carta buses will continue to bring people to the shelter until it is no longer safe to operate.

“The worst of the storm is expected to move through the area this evening and into the night”, said Charleston County Emergency Management Director Joe Coates. “Please stay off the roads tonight as floodwaters are difficult to see in the dark. If you do receive a tornado warning from The National Weather Service, make sure you move into an interior room inside your home with no windows.”

Charleston County Government buildings and Charleston County Libraries and book drops will remain closed on Thursday, August 31.

High wind and bridge procedures

• Charleston County’s high wind and bridge procedures can be found online.

Citizens Information Line

• Open Wednesday, August 30, to 12 a.m.
• Open Thursday, August 31, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• English/Spanish: 843.746.3900.

Shelter Information

• Address: 3841 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405.
• The shelter will be open until 10 a.m. Thursday, August 31.
• Residents who need transportation to the shelter need to call the Citizens Information Line.
• Pets are allowed, but residents must stay with their animals and cannot drop them off.
• Residents need to bring comfort items to the shelter with them.

Curbside Recycling, the Bees Ferry Landfill and Convenience Centers

• The Bees Ferry Landfill and Charleston County Convenience Centers will be closed Thursday, August 31.
• There will be no curbside recycling on Thursday, August 31. If your recycling service day is Thursday, August 31, your service will resume on Thursday, September 14, your next scheduled service day. Any overflow material can be dropped off at one of Charleston County’s many recycling drop sites. For location information, visit recycle.charlestoncouty.org.

Downtown Parking Garages

• Charleston County’s Parking Garages located at Queen and King Streets and 90 Cumberland are free and open. Vehicles must be removed by 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 31.

Bond Court

• Thursday, August 31: bond hearings at 7:00 p.m. only.

Online Damage Reporting

• Charleston County Residents can report damage on Charleston County’s online damage page.

Residents are encouraged to follow Charleston County Government on social media, download our 2023 Hurricane Guide, and sign up for our Citizen’s Alert System.

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