Charleston Flood/Weather Updates (Sunday)

by Holy City Sinner

October 4, 2015

2:17 PM

Last update at 12:26 pm on 10/4/15

Here’s the latest regarding the weather/flooding:

MOST IMPORTANT

Flooding continues with more record rainfall possible (ABC News 4).
Charleston Police: “If you believe your safety is in danger call 911, don’t wait.“
The peninsula is still closed. Only residents and emergency personnel are being allowed into the area.
Here are the current road closures
Closings and Cancellations
Dorchester County is encouraging citizens to stay home so they can continue assessment and rescue missions.
- The county is once again implementing a curfew from 6 pm until 7 am on Monday.
Charleston County residents with questions about weather conditions can call 843-746-3900
- SC Emergency Management has created a phone line for severe weather questions: 1-866-246-0133
- If you are a Charleston resident and need sand bags, Call 843-724-7367. The sandbags have to be picked up, they will not be delivered.
CPD: Use caution if you are walking as the rain may have popped off manhole covers.
- Report overflowing manholes by calling 843-727-6800
Just announced: CARTA is suspending service for the rest of the day. The system is aiming to resume normal service on Monday morning.
Lowe's in West Ashley is providing 100 Community Outreach Buckets to the public. The buckets contain gloves, bottles of water, a respirator and trash bags. It is first come first serve. The telephone number for Hall is 843-852-9099. Lowes is located at 3125 Glenn McConnell Parkway.
All City of Charleston parking garages are open for residents to park in for free during the rain. Cars must be removed by noon on Monday.
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OTHER

Authorities issue health warnings after flooding causes sewage problems in North area and Sullivan's Island (Post & Courier).
Emergency officials: Remain where you are, pray from home (ABC News 4).
Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) is asking customers to limit toilet flushing, washing laundry, dish washing, and other water use that could contribute to increased flow to the wastewater system.
The town of Folly Beach is open again.
Both the Citadel and Northwoods Malls will be closed today.
Historic rainfall totals reported at Charleston Airport (Live 5 News).
In search of the best Charleston flooding Internet memes (ABC News 4).
Why Does Charleston flood so often and so easily? (HCS).
Enter a rain photo contest (Charleston Currents).