Dorchester County will move to Operating Condition (OPCON) 2 at 1:00 PM, today, Saturday, August 31, closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian.

OPCON 2 means that Logistics, Mass Care, Transportation and Public Information Emergency Support Functions (ESF) have begun making preparation for possible impacts to Dorchester County and the surrounding area. All Public Safety, Public Works and Water & Sewer crews will begin conducting pre-storm checks and preparations for possible impacts to infrastructure.

County officials and staff will continue to participate in daily conference calls to remain up-to-date on the storm’s path and potential impacts.

Dorchester County encourages residents to prepare for possible impacts and review their emergency plan. Dorchester County Hurricane Evacuation Zones were updated in May 2018. Residents can locate their zone by visiting the Hurricane Dorian page on this site and/or by downloading the SC Emergency Manager mobile app.

Dorchester County Council Chairman, George Bailey said “I have full confidence in the Dorchester County Emergency Operations Team that works collectively with our state and regional partners to plan, prepare and respond to any possible impacts Hurricane Dorian may have on Dorchester County and the Lowcountry.” Bailey added “I urge all residents to prepare now.”

DorchesterCountySC.gov/Dorian is the central information hub for all Hurricane Dorian updates. Residents are also encouraged to follow Dorchester County Government on Facebook and Twitter.