Tuesday 10 am Update – We currently have 248 outages. The majority of these are in the Bennetts Point Area. Crews are deployed and working to restore power to all members as quickly and safely as possible. We do expect conditions to worsen this afternoon through Thursday with a lot more rain, flooding, and winds. Crews will continue to restore all outages as weather conditions allow them to do so.
We urge all members to stay indoors. Do not enter flooded areas, which can conceal downed wires or other potential hazards. Water is a great conductor of electricity and you should always assume any downed power lines are energized.
Downed power lines and flood waters create an extremely high risk of electrocution.
REMINDERS –
Consumer-member reports are vital as we work to restore power. Please report outages or downed wires through the SmartHub app or website, by calling the automated line at 843-538-5800, or call 843-538-5700 to speak to a member representative.
Colleton County Fire Rescue – Sandbag Operations
Sand and bags are available today behind Fire-Rescue Headquarters, 113 Mable T Willis Blvd. Weather permitting the operation will run until 5 PM. Bring a shovel.