REMINDER

The State of South Carolina and Beaufort County have issued a state of emergency for Hurricane Ian. All Beaufort County offices and facilities remain closed Thursday, September 29 and Friday, September 30 due to the threat of severe weather conditions associated with Hurricane Ian.

County Convenience Centers

Beaufort County Public Works
Beaufort County Public Works is actively prepared to assist Hurricane Ian disaster response operations.

An estimated 130+ essential Public Works personnel are ready to provide aid across the County. Staff may remain on call or in place prior, during and after the storm if weather conditions worsen.

Approximately 75 pickup trucks, 5 dump trucks, and various other heavy equipment are ready to support the County. Equipment is staged at Public Works North (120 Shanklin Road, Beaufort) and Public Works South (9 Benton Field Road, Bluffton) to ensure timely assistance across the County.

Fuel storage at Public Works is approximately 80% full, including both unleaded and diesel, as well as full fuel pods on trucks to ensure personnel can provide needed transportation and support without interruption.  

Dependent on the severity of damage, Public Works also has $2 million in contracts to assist with cleanup and response operations.

Residents are encouraged to download and use the Beaufort County Connect App to report any non-emergency requests. Submissions can include debris and fallen trees, damaged traffic signals or street signs, and stormwater services including clogged ditches and flooding.

Download the app here. 

County Airports
Beaufort Executive Airport (Lady’s Island)  and Hilton Head Island Airport operations are normal at this time.  Inquiries regarding flight information should be directed to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, or United. 

Operating schedules at both airports are subject to weather conditions.

Information on the operating status of the nation’s major airports can be found at https://www.fly.faa.gov.

News Updates and Information Resources
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Information is posted online at http://www.beaufortcountysc.gov ; www.facebook.com/beaufortcountysc ; and www.twitter.com/bftcountysc.

Sign up for NIXLE at www.nixle.com to receive up-to-date information on matters of public safety from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office or text your zip code to 888777.

Stay tuned to The County Channel on Comcast channel 2; Hargray 9 and 113; and Spectrum 1304.

Please become familiar with information and resources available online with other official public sources to assist with your preparedness before, during, and after a storm event, to include, but not limited to:

Public Safety and Health
- Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office: www.bcso.net  
- SC Emergency Management Division: www.scemd.org  
- SC Dept. of Transportation: www.scdot.org/travel/stormResources.aspx  
- SC Dept. of Health and Environmental Control: www.scdhec.gov  

Municipalities
- City of Beaufort, SC: www.cityofbeaufort.org 
- City of Hardeeville, SC: www.hardeevillesc.gov   
- Town of Bluffton, SC: www.townofbluffton.sc.gov 
- Town of Hilton Head Island, SC: www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov 
- Town of Port Royal, SC: www.portroyal.org 
- Town of Yemassee, SC: www.townofyemassee.org 

Other Resources
- Beaufort County School District: http://beaufort.k12.sc.us 
- Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority: www.bjwsa.org   
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital: www.bmhsc.org 
- Daufuskie Island Ferry Services: www.daufuskieislandferry.com  
- Dominion Energy: www.sceg.com 
- Palmetto Electric: www.palmetto.coop 
- Palmetto Breeze Transit: www.palmettobreezetransit.com