Full Notification

Jasper County is currently under a Hurricane Warning and a Storm Surge Warning. Impacts from Hurricane Dorian should be expected this afternoon, September 4th though tomorrow evening, September 5th.  

The Governor’s evacuation order remains in effect for Zone A in Jasper County. Residents who reside in Zone A of Jasper County should evacuate inland or to the shelter at the Ridgeland/Hardeeville School complex.

If sustained winds exceed 39mph, Emergency Services will NOT respond to calls for service. If citizens choose to disregard the mandatory evacuation, they are assuming responsibility for their own safety. 

Transportation assistance to the shelter stopped today at 2:00 PM. The shelter is still open and capable of accepting more citizens.

The local shelter: Ridgeland/Hardeeville School Complex 

250 Jaguar Trail, Ridgeland, SC 29936. 

This shelter cannot support evacuees with special medical needs. Citizens with special medical needs should call (855)-472-3432 for assistance.  

Evacuees seeking shelter should bring with them essential hygiene products, essential bedding items, essential documents, 72 hours of food supply for those with restrictive diets, and at least a seven day supply of medication and oxygen. The shelter will accommodate some household pets. Evacuees with pets must bring pet food, 6-foot maximum leash, and a current vaccination tag. It is strongly encouraged that you bring a crate for your pets. 

South Carolina DOT has closed Speedway Blvd (US 17) just south of the intersection of S Okatie Hwy (SC315) and US 17. This closure is in support of Georgia DOT closing the Talmadge Bridge.

All schools in the county are reporting closed through Friday, September 6th, 2019. The Town of Ridgeland, Jasper County and The City of Hardeeville Government offices are closed Thursday, September 5th, 2019. The Jasper County Recycling Centers will be closed tomorrow Thursday, September 5th, 2019.  

Citizens needing additional information regarding their evacuation zone can download the SC Emergency Manager app for your Android or Apple phone or visit https://scemd.org/prepare/know-your-zone. 

National Weather Service weather re-broadcast through Nixle has been turned off for the duration of Hurricane Dorian. The Emergency Operations Center will manually publish weather alerts as needed.