Summerville, SC — With Tropical Storm Debby expected to bring significant rainfall and flooding to the Lowcountry, several local governments are offering sandbag distribution to help residents prepare.
Sandbag Distribution Locations:
Dorchester County
Sandy Pines Convenience Site: 374 Sandy Pines Ln., Dorchester, SC 29437.
Old Bi-Lo Parking Lot/New Dorchester County Health and Human Services Campus: 1452 Boone Hill Rd., Summerville, SC 29483.
Distribution time: Sunday from 1 p.m. (Limit 10 per residence or business, bring your own shovels).
City of Charleston
West Ashley: Bee’s Landing Recreation Center, 1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd.
Peninsula: Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Drive, near the ball fields parking lot.
Daniel Island: Governor’s Park, Seven Farms Drive, near the dog park.
James Island: Bayview Soccer Complex, 1041 Fort Johnson Road, adjacent to the bathrooms and concession stand.
Distribution time: Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Limit 10 sandbags per residence, bring your own shovels).
Town of James Island
James Island Town Hall: 1122 Dills Bluff Rd.
Distribution time: Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Bring your own shovels, staff will assist).
North Charleston
Gussie Greene Community Center: 2008 Success St., North Charleston, SC 29405.
North Charleston Athletic Center: 5794 Casper Padgett Way, North Charleston, SC 29406.
North Charleston Aquatic Center: 8610 Patriot Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29420.
Distribution time: Starting Monday at 10 a.m.
Beaufort County
Bluffton: 9 Benton Field Road.
Beaufort: 80 Shanklin Road.
Distribution time: Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. or until supplies run out (Limit 10, no contractors).
Berkeley County
Cordesville Fire Department: 1931 Highway 402, Moncks Corner.
Cainhoy Rural Vol. Fire Department Station 3: 2451 Clements Ferry Road.
Cainhoy Fire Department Station 6: 1004 United Drive.
Goose Creek Public Works: 200 Button Hall Avenue.
Goose Creek Fire Department Headquarters: 201 Button Hall Avenue (Starts Sunday at 11:45 a.m., bring shovels).
City of Hanahan Rec Complex: 3000 Railroad Avenue.
Distribution time: Starting Monday at 8 a.m.
Isle of Palms
30 JC Long Boulevard: Distribution begins Sunday at 10:30 a.m. (Limit 10 per residence).
Colleton County
113 Mable T. Willis Blvd.: Distribution starts Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., resumes Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Bring your own shovels, self-serve).
Moncks Corner
1st Street and Railroad Ave: Sand and sandbags available, shovels provided on-site.
The City of Charleston warns of potential life-threatening floodwaters and flash flooding, with forecasts predicting up to 18 inches of rain from Sunday night through Friday, along with tropical storm-force winds.
Stay safe and prepare accordingly. Additional sandbag locations will be announced as more municipalities release their plans.
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