HURRICANE DORIAN NEWS RELEASE #11, SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The Evacuation Order has been lifted However, please understand many homes are still without power and roads are hazardous due to trees down. Please check here for a list of road closures: https://gis.charleston-sc.gov/road-closures-regional/map/map.html?emergency=true(opens in a new tab)

Be patient with power restoration as crews are working around the clock. Please remember to call 1-888-333-4465 to report outages, downed or sparking power lines. Don't assume they know you're without power or a line is down.

Tree permits for work on trees damaged by Hurricane Dorian have been suspended until further notice.

Damage Assessment Teams from Town Hall and Charleston County are deployed and working today. Residents are also urged to report damages online at https://www.crisistrack.com/public/charlestonSC/citizenRequest.html(opens in a new tab)

The Debris Removal Contracts with Charleston County have been activated to assist with the clean-up efforts. Please see the following link from the JIPSD on how to separate post storm debris - https://www.jipsd.org/wp-content/uploads/Pre-Post-Storm-Info-for-Website.pdf(opens in a new tab)

The Town of James Island remains at OPCON 1 as we work through recovery.

• The Citizen's Information Line remains active 843-746-3900

Dominion Energy Customer Service: 1-800-251-7234

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

Gas Leaks: 1-800-815-0083

Power Outage: 1-888-333-4465

Non-emergency Public Safety concerns (Downed Trees) Consolidated Dispatch – (843) 743-7200

Outage Map: https://www.sceg.com/outages-emergencies/power-outages/outage-map(opens in a new tab)

Social media – twitter - @domenergysc

Here are other important links with helpful information before, during and after an event:

South Carolina Emergency Management Division: http://www.scemd.org(opens in a new tab)/

FEMA website for Citizen Preparedness: http://www.ready.gov/(opens in a new tab)

FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/(opens in a new tab)

National Weather Service Charleston Office: http://www.weather.gov/chs/(opens in a new tab)

Pet Friendly Hotels: http://www.pet-friendly-hotels.net/(opens in a new tab)

Current Charleston County Hurricane Information: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/index.php(opens in a new tab)

 Definition of OPCON levels:  http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/opcon.php(opens in a new tab)

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(opens in a new tab)

• Emergency Management Department: https://www.facebook.com/EMDChasCo/(opens in a new tab)

Updates on Hurricane Dorian will be released and posted to the webpage and social media as new information becomes available. Visit website: Town of James island: www.jamesislandsc.us(opens in a new tab) for latest news releases