City of Charleston Begins Cleanup Efforts from Hurricane Helene

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The City of Charleston is currently assessing damage and providing clean-up efforts from Hurricane Helene.

Key Points:

National Weather Service Charleston has forecasted the following conditions:

  • Flooding/rainfall/tides: Little to no additional rainfall is expected this afternoon. This afternoon’s high tide is at 5:09 p.m. and is projected at 6.8 feet with rain unlikely.
  • Winds: Through about 1:00 p.m., expect maximum sustained winds of 25-30 mph, with gusts 40-45 mph. The afternoon, maximum sustained winds are projected to be 20 mph with 25-30 mph gusts.

Openings and delays:

  • City Offices: City of Charleston offices had a delayed opening this morning at 10 a.m. City offices are now operating normally.
  • Schools: Charleston County School District is conducting virtual learning today.
  • Recreation:
  • The Municipal Golf Course and driving range opened at 12:00 p.m. today. Call 843-795-6517 for updates on daily course conditions. 
  • Pools and buildings are open.

Garbage and Debris:

  • Thursday’s garbage and trash operations were completed by the end of the day.
  • Today’s garbage operations were delayed until 10:00 a.m.
  • There are five streetsweepers with supplemental backhoe crews out cleaning up debris.
  • Download the CHS Trashtracker app to stay up to date on trash delays and changes.

Power Outages:

There have been power outages reported across the city. If you are experiencing loss of power, please contact your provider. You can report your outage to Dominion Power or check the status of your residence here.

Citizens Services Desk: Residents can call or email with non-emergency questions or requests at 843-724-7311 or citizenservices@charleston-sc.gov.  

Charleston Damage Reporting Tool: Use our GIS website to create a damage report.

TIDEeye: TIDEeye is a web & mobile-friendly tool for keeping an eye on our latest local weather and tides, as well as their impact on our traffic and road closures.

Stay Informed: Residents should stay informed through local media and follow the City of Charleston's official channels for the latest updates on the storm and its impact: