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August 31 Tropical Storm Idalia Recovery Update

Tropical Storm Idalia recovery efforts began at daybreak, as city crews fanned out across the city to complete initial damage assessments and clean-up.

The city shifted to OPCON 3 this morning, indicating a return to normal city operations, and the MEOC re...

August 30 Tropical Storm Idalia Update #2

The city of Charleston continues operating at OPCON 2 in tandem with Charleston County. The MEOC remains staffed with Emergency Management, Police, Fire and other essential personnel managing the city’s response to the storm.

Current forecast: As of 5 p.m....

August 30 Hurricane Idalia Update #1

The city of Charleston is now operating at OPCON 2 in tandem with Charleston County. The MEOC remains staffed with Emergency Management, Police, Fire and other essential personnel managing the city’s response to the storm.

Current forecast: The primary thr...

August 29 Hurricane Idalia Update #2

The city remains at OPCON 3 as officials continue to monitor Hurricane Idalia’s track and are prepare for impacts in the Charleston area. 

The city will shift to OPCON 2 at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, August 30 in conjunction with the planned activation ...

August 29 Tropical Storm Idalia Update #1

City officials continue to monitor Tropical Storm Idalia’s track and are preparing for impacts in the Charleston area. The city remains at OPCON 3, in tandem with Charleston County, and city Emergency Management remains in close contact with state and reg...

City of Charleston Begins Initial Preparations for Tropical Storm Idalia

City of Charleston officials continue to monitor Tropical Storm Idalia and have begun making initial preparations for potential local impacts. The city remains at OPCON 3, and Emergency Management is working closely with state and regional officials to mo...

Storm-Related Operations to Continue Overnight and Until Nicole Has Passed

With local impacts from Tropical Storm Nicole expected to continue through midday tomorrow, representatives of the city's Emergency Management, Police, Fire, Stormwater, Public Services and Transportation departments will remain on emergency oper...

City of Charleston Closely Monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole

City of Charleston officials are closely monitoring Tropical Storm Nicole and have begun initial preparations for any potential impacts the storm may have here in the Lowcountry. City Emergency Management is working closely with state and regional officia...

October 3 Hurricane Ian Recovery Briefing

LATEST UPDATES

Damage reports: As of 3 p.m., 336 rapid neighborhood-level assessments and 100 FEMA preliminary damage assessments had been completed. In addition, 256 damage reports had been submitted through the city’s damage reporting ...

October 1 Hurricane Ian Recovery Briefing

LATEST UPDATES

As recovery efforts remain fully underway, the city of Charleston moved to OPCON-3 at noon today, returning the city to normal operations.

Damage reports: As of 11:30 a.m., 209 damage reports have been submitted through the city&...

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