Charleston County Emergency Operations Center
News Update
Date: September 5, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM
Release Number: 2924
CHARLESTON COUNTY MEDIA CONTACT
Name: Jennie Davis, Charleston County Public Information Officer
Phone: 843.958.4012
Email: jdavis@charlestoncounty.org
Transportation to Shelters & CARTA Operations End at 8 p.m
Transportation to shelters will end at 8 p.m., when sustained wind speeds are expected to reach 40 mph. Since the voluntary evacuation order was issued on Thursday, Sept. 4, Charleston County has been providing transportation to shelters for those who cannot drive or do not have a vehicle.
Anyone who needs to get to a shelter tonight but does not have transportation needs to call for assistance no later than 7:45 p.m. tonight. Residents who need transportation may call the Citizens Information Line at (843) 202-7100 or the Spanish Information Hotline, (843) 202-7191.
In addition, CARTA is continuing operations with all normal Friday afternoon and evening routes until 8 p.m. tonight, when sustained wind speeds are expected to reach 40 mph.
Shelters Open in Charleston County:
Stall High School
7749 Pinehurst Street
N. Charleston, SC 29420
Midland Park Elementary School
2415 Midland Park Road
N. Charleston, SC 29418
Morningside Middle School
1999 Singley Lane
N. Charleston, SC 29405
Special Medical Needs Only
Alice Birney Middle School
7750 Pinehurst Street
N. Charleston, SC 29420
Pet Shelter
North Charleston Coliseum
5000 Coliseum Dr
N Charleston, SC 29418
REQUIREMENTS: Pets are only allowed in the designated animal emergency shelter at the North Charleston Coliseum. Only one person per pet is allowed to stay, and one person must stay with a pet because animals cannot be dropped off. You must bring all supplies needed for your pet: crate, collar, leash, food, identification, veterinarian/immunization records, etc.
