Charleston Reporter

The City of Charleston is assessing damage and providing cleanup efforts following Hurricane Helene. The National Weather Service Charleston has forecasted minimal additional rainfall for this afternoon. The high tide at 5:09 p.m. is projected to reach 6.8 feet, with rain unlikely.

Winds are expected to be sustained at 25-30 mph with gusts of 40-45 mph until about 1:00 p.m., decreasing to sustained winds of 20 mph with gusts of 25-30 mph in the afternoon.

City offices had a delayed opening this morning at 10 a.m. but are now operating normally. The Charleston County School District is conducting virtual learning today. Recreational facilities such as the Municipal Golf Course and driving range opened at noon, and pools and buildings are also open.

Garbage operations were completed on Thursday by the end of the day, while today's operations were delayed until 10:00 a.m. Five street sweepers with supplemental backhoe crews are cleaning up debris. Residents can use the CHS Trashtracker app for updates on trash delays and changes.

Power outages have been reported across the city. Residents experiencing loss of power should contact their provider or report their outage to Dominion Power.

For non-emergency questions or requests, residents can call or email the Citizens Services Desk at 843-724-7311 or citizenservices@charleston-sc.gov. Damage reports can be submitted through the city's GIS website using the Charleston Damage Reporting Tool.

TIDEeye, a web and mobile-friendly tool, provides updates on local weather, tides, traffic, and road closures. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through local media and follow the City of Charleston's official channels for updates on the storm's impact.