SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Dorchester County officials held a press conference to provide critical updates on the current flooding situation and overall conditions throughout the county.
The press conference was scheduled for today, Sunday, August 11, at 4:00 PM, and took place at the Dorchester County Emergency Operations Center, located at 212 Deming Way in Summerville.
SEVERE FLOODING: Edisto and Ashley Rivers reach record-breaking flood levels
Speakers at the event included:
- Thomas McNeal, Dorchester County Emergency Management Director
- Chairman Todd Friddle, Dorchester County Council
- Chief Sam Richardson, Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
- Chief Tres Atkinson, Dorchester County Fire Rescue
- Superintendent Jeffrey Beckwith, Dorchester School District Four
- Superintendent Dr. Shane Robbins, ATC, Dorchester School District Two
This press conference offers valuable information as Dorchester County continues to monitor and respond to the ongoing flooding event.