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SHELTERS, Berkeley County, South Carolina - INDEX

Organization: Evacuation Shelter
Facility Type: Shelter
Status: Standby

Address:
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Various, SC 00000

Region:
County/Parish:Berkeley



Main/General Business Number: website only
Website: http://gis.co.berkeley.sc.us/ema/SHELTERS.HTML




Areas Served: Berkeley County, SC
Eligibility For Services: Hurricane Evacuees

Fee For Service: No


This organization provides Temporary or Permanent Service? Temporary

Notes:

Shelter Designations: When a Voluntary evacuation is recommended, Voluntary Relocation Shelters are those that will open first. Mandatory Relocation Shelters will be opened when a Mandatory Evacuation is ordered by the Governor or as needed to provide additional sheltering space. Additional Shelters are available and will be opened as needed. Stay tuned to local radio and TV stations for shelter openings, locations, and updates. NEVER go to a shelter unless you know it is open.

Public Shelters Address Designation:

Cainhoy Elem/Middle School 2434 Cainhoy Road - Huger - Voluntary
Goose Creek High School 1137 Red Bank Road - Goose Creek - Voluntary
Hanahan Middle School 5815 Murray Drive - Hanahan - Voluntary
Berkeley High School 406 W. Main Street - Moncks Corner - Voluntary
St. Stephen Elem. School 1053 Russellville Road - St. Stephen - Voluntary

Cross Elementary School 1325 Ranger Drive - Mandatory
Sangaree Elementary School 1460 Royle Road - Sangaree/Ladson - Mandatory
Westview Primary School 98 Westview Blvd. - Goose Creek - Mandatory
Macedonia Middle School 200 Macedonia Foxes Circle - Mandatory

Special Medical Needs Shelter:

Berkeley Intermediate School
777 Stoney Landing Rd. - Moncks Corner

ITEMS YOU SHOULD TAKE TO THE SHELTER
Shelters are not prestocked with personal comfort items. For your personal comfort, it is highly recommended you arrive at the shelter prepared for a three day stay. The following is a recommended list of essential items:

One blanket or sleeping bag, and pillow per person. If you have a cot or air mattress bring it, as well.

Lawn chair / chaise lounge.

Any special dietary requirements. Non-perishable packed or canned food, including high energy snack items.

One gallon of water per person per day, in clean plastic containers. Do not bring glass containers.

Any required medicines, especially prescription drugs. The style & serial number of special medical devices such as pace makers.

Personal hygiene and sanitary items.

A change of clothing, rain gear and sturdy shoes.

Special items for infants, elderly or disabled family members.

An extra set of car keys.

Credit cards and cash. (not for use at the shelter, you'll need these when you return home).

Important family papers and documents (Birth & Marriage certificates, Insurance polices, etc.).

Flashlights, with extra batteries.

Battery powered radio or TV, with extra batteries.

Books and games.
Shelter Rules

1. You MUST sign in upon arriving and sign out upon leaving
2. No alcohol or non-prescriptions drugs
3. No smoking is permitted inside of the shelters
4. No guns or weapons
5. No pets
6. No disorderly or disruptive behavior
7. Shelter users must be respectful of the building and grounds being loaned to them as a shelter. Somebody else owns the facility. You are their guest.
8. Be courteous and respectful others

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Volunteers are needed to manage and provide assistance in our emergency shelters. Excellent training is provided. If you are willing to help your community, contact American Red Cross Disaster Services at 843-764-2323.

Info Source/Changes:
updated facility name - added avails
(see full history)

Created At: Wed Sep 03 21:59:58 +0000 2008
Updated At: Thu Aug 25 14:59:30 +0000 2011
Updated By: LTel


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