The Charleston County Emergency Operations Center is at OPCON 1. We urge citizens to leave the area as soon as possible, in coordination with Governor Nikki Haley’s evacuation order.
 
Shelter List:

• North Charleston High School, 1087 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
• Stall High School, 3625 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418
• A.C. Corcoran Elementary, 8585 Vistavia Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
• Midland Park Primary, 2415 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
• Ladson Elementary, 3321 Ladson Rd, Ladson, SC 29456
• Edmund A. Burns Elementary, 3750 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405 (Pet / Pet Owner Shelter)

 
Items to bring if you locating to a shelter:

• Prescription and emergency medications, extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, important documents and other comfort items.
• It's also important not to forget special items for children, such as diapers, formula and toys, and other items for family members who have unique needs

 
Coastal Evacuation Routes can be read here: http://bit.ly/2dphirh
 
Charleston County is providing citizens transportation to local shelters from designated hurricane pick-up points. Buses will run until 8:00 p.m. tonight and operations tomorrow will be dependent on the weather. The locations are available in the Charleston County Hurricane Guide: http://bit.ly/22prNZK
 
The Citizen’s Information Line is active:
(843) 746 – 3900
TTY (843) 746 - 3911
Spanish / Español: (843) 746 – 3909

• Charleston County Public Library branches will remain closed through the weekend
• Bond Court will be held on Friday, Oct. 7, at 9:00 a.m. and the next Bond Court will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9
• The Bees Ferry will be closed to the public on Friday, Oct. 7. It will reopen on Monday Oct. 10
• Special Medical Needs can call 843-953-0077 for assistance

Definition of OPCON levels:  http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/opcon.php

Charleston County Government announces the following shelters are now open:
 

• North Charleston High School, 1087 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
• Stall High School, 3625 Ashley Phosphate Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418
• A.C. Corcoran Elementary, 8585 Vistavia Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406
• Midland Park Primary, 2415 Midland Park Road, North Charleston, SC 29406
• Ladson Elementary, 3321 Ladson Rd, Ladson, SC 29456
• Edmund A. Burns Elementary, 3750 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29405 (Pet / Pet Owner Shelter)

 
The Charleston County Emergency Operations Center will move to OPCON 1 at 3:00 p.m. in coordination with Governor Nikki Haley’s evacuation order.
 
Coastal Evacuation Routes can be read here: http://bit.ly/2dphirh
 
CARTA will assist in transporting citizens from downtown emergency pickup locations (blue hurricane stop signs) beginning at 3:00 p.m. today until dark. Those requesting a ride from downtown Charleston are asked to call (843) 724-7420. Transportation will be provided to an available Charleston County hurricane shelter.
 
Charleston County will provide pickups at all non-downtown locations and those sites can be found in the Charleston County Hurricane Guide: http://bit.ly/22prNZK
 
The Citizen’s Information Line is active:
(843) 746 – 3900
TTY (843) 746 - 3911
Spanish/Español: (843) 746 – 3909
 

• Charleston County Public Library branches will remain closed through the weekend
• Charleston County’s Bees Ferry Landfill is open today and tomorrow. Environmental Management is planning to collect curbside recycling through Thursday.

Definition of OPCON levels:  http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/opcon.php
 

• Charleston County residents can register for the Charleston County Citizen Alert System, a free program that allows the public to receive voicemail, text message, and e-mail notifications about emergency situations, such as critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods or a hurricane evacuation order. When notified, citizens will hear a message that gives details on the emergency and includes instructions on any actions they should take. Register online at: https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085611698#/login

Charleston County Government is encouraging citizens to leave the area ahead of Hurricane Matthew. Please take a moment to review your current evacuation route.
 
Coastal Evacuation Routes: http://bit.ly/2dphirh
 
Charleston, Dorchester and Berkeley County Evacuation Zones:
 
Zone A: West of the Ashley River -- Unincorporated areas of Charleston County from the Ashley River to the Colleton County line; Atlantic Ocean to the Dorchester County Line. This includes the Town of Hollywood, Town of Meggett, Town of Ravenel, City of Folly Beach, Town of Rockville, Town of Kiawah Island, the Town of Seabrook Island, James Island, Johns Island, Wadmalaw, and unincorporated Charleston County.
 
Zone B: Central Charleston -- From the tip of the Peninsula to Ladson Road; from the Ashley River to the Wando River. This includes City of Charleston, City of North Charleston, the Town of Lincolnville, Daniel Island, Thomas Island, and unincorporated Charleston County.
 
Zone C: East of the Wando River -- Unincorporated areas of Charleston County from the Atlantic Ocean to the Berkeley County line; Wando River to the Georgetown County line. This includes the Town of Mount Pleasant, Town of Isle of Palms, Town of Sullivan’s Island, Town of Awendaw, the Town of McClellanville, Dewees Island, Capers Island, and Goat Island.
 
Zone D: Sand Hills Area -- West of Dorchester Road and the Ashley River, 17A to the Colleton County line and all areas bordering Charleston County. (Zone D may be triggered by Charleston County’s decision to evacuate Zone A.)
 
Zone E: Miles Jamison/Oakbrook Area -- Miles Jamison Road, between Ladson Road, to Bacons Bridge Road: including the Lakes of Summerville, Newington Plantation, Crestwood Subdivision south to Orangeburg Road, and South Main
Mobile Home Park.
 
Zone F: The Swamp -- Any other low-lying areas including the Cypress Swamp area, the Edisto River area and the Twin Lakes Subdivision. (This zone will be triggered depending on storm category and landfall location.)
 
Charleston County Government offices will be closed from Wednesday, Oct. 5 – Friday, Oct. 7 including:

• County Library branches
• Courthouse operations – Bond Court will hold a session at 9:00 a.m.Wednesday - Friday

·         Starting tomorrow at 6:00 a.m., Charleston Center (DAODAS) Opioid Treatment Program will be open during normal business hours for dosing and medication pick up. Please bring lock boxes as take home medication will be provided through Sunday, Oct. 9.
·         Charleston County’s Bees Ferry Landfill will remain open tomorrow through Friday. Environmental Management is planning to collect curbside recycling tomorrow and Thursday.
·         Marriage licenses can be picked up from the Probate Court onWednesday, Oct. 5. Please call Regina LeBlanc at 843-224-7200 or Judge Irvin Condon at 843-817-2039.
 
Charleston County’s Emergency Management Department is monitoring the potential path of Hurricane Matthew. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) moved OPCON 3 at 5:00 p.m. today and activated the EOC. Tomorrow, the County will move to OPCON 2 at 8:00 a.m. and to OPCON 1 at 3:00 p.m.
 
The Citizen’s Information Line is now active:
(843) 746 – 3900
TTY (843) 746 - 3911
Spanish (843) 746 - 3909

Current Charleston County Hurricane guide: http://bit.ly/22prNZK
 
Definition of OPCON levels:  http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/opcon.php

• Charleston County residents can register for the Charleston County Citizen Alert System, a free program that allows the public to receive voicemail, text message, and e-mail notifications about emergency situations, such as critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods or a hurricane evacuation order. When notified, citizens will hear a message that gives details on the emergency and includes instructions on any actions they should take. Register online at:https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085611698#/login