Dorchester County opens three shelters

Dorchester County will open voluntary emergency shelters at Harleyville-Ridgeville Elementary School and Fort Dorchester High School at 3 p.m. today

for those who live in mobile and modular homes and may be uncomfortable when winds pick up late this evening.

Dorchester County will also open a special medical needs shelter at Faith Seller Senior Center on Laurel Street in Summerville, also at 3 p.m.

Dorchester County Emergency Operational Center at the law enforcement complex was fully activated at noon. Residents can call the Citizens Call Center at 832-0393 or 563-0393 for more information.

Summerville is working closely with Dorchester County Emergency Operational Center. Summerville residents can call 873-5107 for non-emergencies.

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