09/26/2025
Berkeley County prepares for possible tropical impacts; sandbags available
Berkeley County officials are preparing for possible heavy rainfall this weekend and potential impacts from Tropical System 94L, which forecasters anticipate could affect the area early next week.
Emergency Management staff are closely monitoring weather conditions while Roads and Bridges crews inspect flood-prone areas, storm drains, and culverts across the county. Residents are encouraged to track updates from the National Weather Service and utilize the county’s Hurricane Guide, which is available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
The county’s Emergency Operations Center remains at OPCON 3, or normal operating conditions, officials said.
Sandbag distribution
Sandbags are available to residents on a first-come, first-served basis at self-serve locations. Current distribution points include:
Hanahan Recreation Center Ballfields, 3100 Mabeline Road, Hanahan
Goose Creek Public Works, 200 Button Hall Avenue, Goose Creek
Cainhoy Rural Vol. Fire Department – Station 6, 1004 United Drive, Huger
Cainhoy Rural Vol. Fire Department – Station 1, 2125 Cainhoy Road, Huger
Cordesville Rural Vol. Fire Department – Station 1, 1931 SC-402, Moncks Corner
Officials said more locations will be added if necessary.
Citizen resources
The Berkeley County Citizen Call Line, at 843-719-4800, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for non-emergency calls. The automated system provides information on sandbag sites, utility providers, and other storm-related updates. Residents are reminded to call 911 for emergencies only.
For additional updates, the public can follow Berkeley County Government on Facebook, visit www.berkeleycountysc.gov
or sign up for the county’s Emergency Notification System.
