BEAUFORT, S.C. (Aug. 5, 2024) – Mayor Phil Cromer has declared a State of Emergency for the City of Beaufort due to Tropical Storm Debby. The state of emergency is in effect from 2 p.m. today until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, unless rescinded sooner. On Sunday, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency for the State of South Carolina.
Weather conditions from Debby are expected to worsen from Tuesday through Thursday, and may include between 10 to 30 inches of rain in some areas; tropical force winds from later today into Thursday; isolated tornadoes; storm surge of 2 to 4 feet, and dangerous marine conditions. Debby is a slow-moving storm, which means its impacts are likely to last for a longer duration.
The City of Beaufort will be closed for normal business operations on Tuesday and Wednesday. City emergency personnel, which include the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments, remain on duty and actively engaged in storm mitigation efforts.
Shelter
A regional shelter will open in Jasper County at 4 p.m. Monday:
Ridgeland Elementary School
250 Jaguar Trail
Ridgeland, SC 29936
This shelter is prepared for special needs and is also pet-friendly.
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.
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facebook.com/CityBeaufortSC
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cityofbeaufort.org