01/21/2025
In anticipation of the onset of potentially hazardous winter weather, Charleston County offices and facilities, including all Charleston County Public Library branches, will close at 4 p.m. today. In-person operations will remain suspended tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, with county employees working remotely.
Charleston County will shift to OPCON 2, indicating that a disaster or emergency is likely to affect the county, at 6 p.m. tonight in conjunction with a partial activation of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). The EOC will remain staffed with essential county personnel and partners throughout the duration of the weather event.
The county’s Community Information Line will be staffed from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday to provide updates and answer questions regarding the storm.
• English: (843) 746-3900
• Spanish: (843) 746-3909
As a reminder, residents should not call the Community Information Line or 911 to report a power outage. Power outages must be reported directly to utility providers.
In the event area warming centers reach capacity, a general population and pet shelter of last resort will be available at the Charleston County Sheriff’s Administration Building (3831 Leeds Ave) beginning at 6 p.m. tonight. Individuals can access the shelter via normal CARTA routes until 8 p.m. tonight. The shelter will remain open while hazardous conditions persist.
More on the latest forecast and county operational adjustments here:https://charlestoncounty.org/news/2025/4918-charlestoncountywinterweatherupdate3.pdf