BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – All Berkeley County Government offices will open at 10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 2. This includes all county government offices, the courthouse, landfill, convenience centers, library branches, and Cypress Gardens. Bond court will only have one session on Monday at 9 a.m.
Where possible, prior to opening on Monday, County operations will continue virtually; additionally, several county government services will remain available online through departmental webpages. The public can also access information specific to their county services at any time through the Berkeley County portal.
The public is encouraged to avoid roadways and unnecessary travel Sunday evening as temperatures dip below freezing overnight and early Monday morning. While primary roads, routes and bridges have been brined and salted, several back roads remain hazardous. To view an updated list of road closures and conditions around the county, please go HERE. Find the latest weather updates HERE.
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On Saturday, Berkeley County Roads and Bridges crews have been clearing off roadways around the county and will continue throughout the evening. Crews are also salting ice patches on county roadways and assisting SCDOT as needed.
The County’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains at OPCON 2, which reflects a potential emergency or disaster occurring. The EOC will return to OPCON 3, normal operating conditions, at 6 p.m. on Sunday.
CITIZEN CALL LINE: Please call the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800 or call the specific utility provider below, in the event of a power or utility outage. This line is for non-emergency calls only, and callers will hear an automated response. The automated line is available 24/7 and includes information for local utilities and other critical contacts. **For all emergencies, please call 911.**
Berkeley Electric: 1-888-253-4232
Santee Cooper: 1-888-769-7688
Dominion Energy: 1-888-333-4465
Edisto Electric: 1-800-433-3292
WARMING CENTERS: Many warming centers are open around the area. View hours and locations HERE.
REPORTING DAMAGE: Any structural damage from winter weather sustained by a residence or business should be reported HERE or via the Citizen Call Line at 843-719-4800and leave a detailed message. These reports will determine appropriate federal and state funding for weather-related damage. **For all emergencies, please call 911.**
