NEWS RELEASE - TROPICAL STORM DORIAN , UPDATE #1

NEWS RELEASE – TROPICAL STORM DORIAN

Update #1

August 26, 2019

The Town of James Island continues to monitor the development of Tropical Storm Dorian.

Here are some key issues:

• Tropical Storm Dorian is approximately 2,000 miles SE of the South Carolina coastline.
• Tropical Storm Dorian is moving westward at just over 14 mph.
• Tropical Storm Dorian should turn west/northwestward today and then northwestward on Wednesday.
• Tropical Storm Dorian is likely to strengthen over the next few days, possibly reaching hurricane strength by Tuesday as the storm passes over the eastern Caribbean Sea.
• It is still too early to determine what if any impacts Dorian will have on South Carolina.
• The Town of James island will continue to monitor Tropical Storm Dorian and advises that you do the same, making necessary preparations now to respond in the event Tropical Storm Dorian becomes a threat to South Carolina.

If there has been disruption to utility service, please contact Dominion Energy Customer Service through the resources listed below:

Dominion Energy Customer Service: 1-866-366-4357

Downed/Sparking Lines: 1-888-333-4465

Gas Leaks: 1-800-815-0083

Power Outage: 1-888-333-4465

Down Trees: Call 911

Current Charleston County Hurricane Information: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/index.php

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

Download the Charleston County EMD App for the latest updates by searching CC EMD in your carrier's app store.

For updates, visit the Charleston County website or follow us on our social media platforms:

• Visit website: www.charlestoncounty.org
  • Emergency Management Department: https://www.facebook.com/EMDChasCo/

• Visit website: Town of James island: www.jamesislandsc.us for latest news releases