Full Notification

Hurricane Dorian Update
September 03 2019 12:00 AM
 
 
The Governor’s evacuation order continues to remain in effect for Zone A in Jasper County. Residents who reside in Zone A of Jasper County should put their emergency plans into action and evacuate inland. If winds exceed 40mph sustained, Emergency Services will NOT respond to calls for service.  If citizens choose to disregard the mandatory evacuation, they are assuming responsibility for their own safety.
 
The local shelter opened at the Ridgeland/Hardeeville School Complex located at 250 Jaguar Trail Ridgeland, SC 29936. This shelter cannot support evacuees with special medical needs. Citizens with special medical needs should call (855)-472-3432 for assistance.
 
Evacuees seeking shelter should bring with them essential hygiene products, essential bedding items, important documents, 72 hours of food supply for those with restrictive diets, and at least a 7 day supply of medication. The shelter will accommodate some household pets. Evacuees with pets must bring pet food, a pet crate, 6-foot maximum leash, and a current vaccination tag. 
 
Jasper County Schools, as well as State and County offices, will be closed Tuesday September 3^rd through Wednesday September 4^th. General Sessions and Traffic Court have been canceled for the remainder of the week and will be rescheduled at a later date. Recycling Centers will be open today, Tuesday September 3^rd and closed on Wednesday, September 4^th. 
 
The Jasper County School District began transportation pickup routes On Monday September 2^nd.  Transportation assistance will continue through Tuesday September 3^rd.  Citizens can receive transportation assistance at the following locations from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.  Buses will attempt to visit each location every hour. 

Area	Address
Pineland Fire Station	3648 Cypress Branch Rd
Robertville Fire Station	9705 Cotton Hill Rd
Coosawhatchie Fire Station	6691 West Frontage Rd
Point South Fire Station	630 Campground Rd
Cherry Point Fire Station	2539 Argent BLVD
Ridgeland Fire Department	49 South Railroad Avenue
Tillman Fire Station	30 Daniel O. Morris Blvd
Levy Fire Station	2721 Levy Rd
Levy Fire Station	3677 Bellinger Hill Rd
Roseland Fire Station	4340 Coosaw Scenic Drive
Hardeeville Police Department	26 Martin Street

Some locations may not have personnel on-site. Citizens may have to wait outside for transportation.   Citizens with mobility concerns can call (843)-726-4421 extension 8 for assistance. 
 
Citizens needing additional information regarding their evacuation zone can download the SC Emergency Manager app for your Android or Apple phone or visit https://scemd.org/prepare/know-your-zone. 
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