BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 5, 3034) – The City of Beaufort will be closed for normal business operations on Tuesday, Aug. 6, as Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby begins to impact the Beaufort area. A decision on normal business operations beyond Tuesday depends on the evolving storm track and effects.
With catastrophic flooding predicted for South Carolina coastal areas, including Beaufort County, the City of Beaufort continues to prepare for the storm.
Capital Waste Services
- Capital Waste will perform its Monday routes as usual.
- Decisions on routes for the rest of the week have not been determined, but will be made in the interest of safety as the storm develops. Capital Waste is prepared to double up on routes with extra trucks at the end of this event. The City will continue to keep the public informed regarding waste pick-up schedules.
Public Works Department
- Public Works is extremely busy, making sure all its equipment is staged for after-storm cleanup.
- They have lowered the water level in City-controlled tidal ponds, to allow for the maximum accumulation of rainfall.
- They’re also making sure all the pond outfalls are clear of debris.
- On our streets, the crews are double-checking all drains and making sure they are clear of any debris and are as free-flowing as possible.
- Public Works will close all public restrooms in the City, including restrooms in all of our parks, at 5 p.m. today.
Waterfront Park and Marina
All tables, chairs, and trash cans are being removed from Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. In addition, the marina will shut off fueling operations later today.
Building Inspections
The City’s Building Inspections team is inspecting all construction sites to ensure materials and equipment are secured. There will be no regular business inspections until the department sees how Debby is impacting the area.
Police and Fire Department
Both departments have all personnel on standby for immediate recall, as needed, and have high-water vehicles ready to deploy.
Beaufort County
Beaufort County is continuing its sandbag operations to 4 p.m. today or until supplies are exhausted. Its northern county pickup point is at 80 Shanklin Road. Residents are limited to 10 bags per resident.
National Weather Service Charleston
At its 6 a.m. update, the National Weather Service reported that the very slow motion of Tropical Storm Debby over the Southeast will bring a prolonged period of impacts through mid-to-late week. Tropical storm force winds, storm surge, and several tornadoes are also possible for portions of the area.
Longer term river flooding could inhibit recovery efforts into next week and beyond. weather.gov/chs/tropical
Stay up to date
The City of Beaufort will send out updates on its Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor pages, and will also keep a website page updated with the latest local information pertaining to Tropical Storm Debby. We also have a Hurricane Preparation Page with extensive information for residents.
Mayor Phil Cromer discusses City of Beaufort preparations: Video
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