As of 8 a.m., today, August 5, 2024, Beaufort County is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning, Storm Surge Warning and Flood Watch. Hurricane Debby made landfall around around 7 a.m. near Steinhatchee, Florida, in the state’s Big Bend region, as a Category 1 storm.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division remains in constant contact with local, state, and national agencies in monitoring Hurricane Debby’s path and the potential impacts of this storm in our area.
Forecasters are predicting heavy rainfall that will likely result in considerable flooding.
As a reminder, here are important reminders and details:
▪ You are encouraged to secure outdoor items such as trash cans, patio furniture, hanging planters, and any other items that may become airborne. Also, please ensure all drains near your home are free of debris.
▪ Please keep in mind when preparing your animals ahead of the storm, that it’s against the law to abandon or tether an animal during a named storm.
▪ Stay off the roads unless it’s necessary to travel. Never drive through flooded roads. Keep in mind crossing elevated roads and bridges is not safe during periods of high winds.
▪ The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is the agency to determine if bridges will close, not the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. Currently, all bridges remain open.
▪ In the event you lose power because of forecasted inclement weather, you can report that information to your power company.
▪ Dominion Energy | Downed power lines or outages: 888-333-4465 | Gas leaks: 800-815-0083
▪ Palmetto Electric Cooperative, Inc | Outages: 866-445-5551
▪ Please report downed power lines, downed trees and flooded roads by calling our non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.
Please stay informed through official sources regarding the latest developments on Hurricane Debby and avoid misinformation spread through social media.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office will continue to update the public as our weather story changes.
