Dorchester County updates residents on flooding and county conditions

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.

Evacuation notice issued for parts of Dorchester County due to rising flood risks along Edisto and Ashley Rivers

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