Full Notification

Jasper County is currently under a Hurricane Warning and Storm Surge Warning with expected impacts from Hurricane Dorian arriving sometime this afternoon September 4th into the early morning tomorrow, September 5th.   
 
The Governor’s evacuation order remains in effect for Zone A in Jasper County. Residents who reside in Zone A of Jasper County should evacuate inland or to the shelter at the Ridgeland/Hardeeville School complex.
If sustained winds exceed 39mph, 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. 
 
Public Safety agencies will begin going door to door in several high-risk areas of the county within evacuation zones to further encourage citizens to evacuate.
 
The local shelter: Ridgeland/Hardeeville School Complex 
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. 
 
Transportation assistance will be available for citizens today, September 4th from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM or until winds prevent the buses from traveling the roads safely. Buses will attempt to visit each location
listed below every hour. 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. 
 
· 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
 
 
Evacuees seeking shelter should bring with them essential hygiene products, essential bedding items, essential documents, 72 hours of food supply for those with restrictive diets, and at least a seven day supply of medication and oxygen. The shelter will accommodate some household pets. Evacuees with pets must bring pet food, 6-foot maximum leash, and a current vaccination tag. It is strongly encouraged that you bring a crate for your pets. 
  
South Carolina DOT has closed Speedway Blvd(US 17) just south of the intersection of S Okatie Hwy (SC315) in support of Georgia DOT closing the Talmadge Bridge.
 
County recycling centers will remain closed today, September 4th. County offices will remain closed today, September 4th. The Jasper County School District will remain closed for the rest of the week as of
September 3rd. 
 
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. 
 
National Weather Service weather re-broadcast through Nixle has been turned off for the duration of Hurricane Dorian. The Emergency Operations Center will manually publish weather alerts as needed.