FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 7, 2024
Media Contact: Meagan Utsey, Public Information Officer
Phone Numbers: 843-782-0502
843-549-5632 (Emergency Operations Center)
E-Mail: mutsey@colletoncounty.org
Colleton County to Resume Normal Operations Thursday at 8 AM
The State of Emergency remains in place for South Carolina. Colleton County officials are closely monitoring TS Debby. Colleton County is experiencing flooding with several roadway closures. Edisto Beach experienced at least one confirmed EF-1 Tornado that damaged several homes and businesses, no injuries were reported. Colleton County will continue to feel the effects of TS Debby through Friday. The Colleton County EOC moved to OPCON 1 on Tuesday at 8:00 AM, and is operating 24 hours a day.
Colleton County Government will resume normal operations tomorrow, August 8.
Edisto Beach will resume normal operations tomorrow, August 8.
All nonessential departments with Walterboro City Government have closed, and will remain closed tomorrow with only essential personnel reporting. Garbage pickup will resume on Friday.
Although no evacuations are planned, residents living in flood zones or on/near the rivers should seek higher ground at an alternate location. Residents who live on or near the river, or in a flood zone are encouraged to fill out this form: https://forms.gle/wBehhhaUwuaK5Q2Z6. This information will be provided to our 911 Center and is confidential information, it is for your welfare only.
Colleton residents are encouraged to register for CodeRed to receive emergency alerts at www.colletonfire.com/codered.
Should you have any questions, please visit Colleton County Fire-Rescue’s Emergency Management Division webpage at www.colletonfire.com or call the Emergency Operations Center at 843-549-5632. Colleton County Fire-Rescue’s Emergency Management Division and all of our Emergency Support Function partners have been collaborating for several days now, will continue to monitor the track and intensity of TS Debby and are making the necessary preparations to respond.