Emergency Operations Center Closed
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Published: September 6, 2008
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.
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