Emergency Operations Center Closed

Charleston County returned from Operating Condition (OPCON) 1 to OPCON 4 at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. The Charleston County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has closed.
However, Charleston County Government will remain at OPCON 4 while emergency management staff continue to monitor Hurricane Ike.

Public Emergency Information Line CLOSED:
The Charleston County Citizen Emergency Information Line, (843) 202-7100, and the Spanish Information Hotline, (843) 202-7191, are closed.

Damage Reports:
There were no damages reported to the EOC.

Charleston County Shelters:
All shelters have closed. Those who stayed in the shelters are being transported back to their homes.

Charleston County Red Cross shelters had 135 people overnight:
-      Morningside Middle School: 47
-      Midland Park Elementary: 30
-      Stall High School: 52
-      Alice Birney Middle School (special medical needs): 6
-      North Charleston Coliseum (pet shelter): 0

Bridges:
Draw and swing bridges were opened to boat traffic at 8 a.m.

Schools:
Charleston County schools will reopen on Monday, Sept. 8.