Beaufort County offices will close Tuesday and Wednesday due to Tropical Storm Debby. Determination for Thursday will be made at a later time, depending on weather conditions. 

County Convenience Centers
County Convenience Centers will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Determination for Thursday will be made at a later time, again, depending on weather conditions.

Daufuskie Island--Lowcountry Ferry Service
From their website: Currently all trips for Monday August 5, will be run as scheduled until weather prohibits safe travel. Please monitor this website for any updates. We will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday and tentatively Thursday based on weather conditions. We will resume trips on Friday. We will continue to monitor the storm and the government warnings throughout the week. This can change based on new information and we will update here accordingly.*

*Service is based on public safety, monitoring storm conditions and at the Captain's discretion.

County Airports
Hilton Head Island Airport and Beaufort Executive Airport are operating normally at this time, however as Tropical Storm Debby approaches, travelers need to check with their carriers for any possible flight delays and cancellations. Air travelers are encouraged to download their respective airline aps on their mobile devices & to enable notifications so they are sure to receive the latest official word from their airline. Travelers are encouraged to check their airlines for waivers, as well. Inquiries regarding flight information should be directed to the individual carriers. Operating schedules at both airports are subject to weather conditions. 

Beaufort County Animal Services
Pets should be brought inside to shelter from the weather. It is against the law to leave them tethered outside during a named tropical storm. Please check the BCAS Facebook page for updates and requests. Once flooding begins, Animal Services and Law Enforcement are limited in where they can go to rescue animals in need.

Download your Hurricane Guide at hurricane.sc.

Sign up for alerts from:

• Beaufort County Government
• Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office
• Governor Henry McMaster
• Beaufort County Emergency Management Division

Beaufort County has important information running on Gas Station TV at seventeen different gas stations:

• Hurricane Preparedness--Are You Ready?
• Hurricane Preparedness--Pet Evacuation
• Hurricane Preparedness--Build a Disaster Supplies Kit

In Case of an official Evacuation Order

Things to consider if an evacuation order is issued: if staying with family or friends who live inland is an option for you, it is a good idea to make those arrangements ahead of time.

If you intend to use a public shelter, the locations of which are outside Beaufort County and will be announced if an evacuation has been ordered, make plans to evacuate early.

If you are evacuating with pets, be sure to check and make sure the shelter is pet friendly. Plan to pack a pet evacuation go bag including crate, bed, leash, food, water, bowls, leash and necessary medicine.