Cherokee County Comprehensive Plan
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct 7. at 11:00am:
Please be aware of 10-15 mph wind gusts overnight tonight and into early Tuesday afternoon. These gusts could cause limbs still hanging from Helene to fall.
Cherokee County, City of Gaffney and Town of Blacksburg offices are open normal hours.
The Town of Blacksburg still does not have phone service; to reach the town or Blacksburg Police Department, email [email protected] or [email protected].
Cherokee County schools will announce its decision on Tuesday later this afternoon.
Most county roads are open.
- The Public Works Department continues to work a small number of gravel cut-through roads that remain blocked. Mintz Farm Road and Pennington Lane will remain closed indefinitely. Vassey Road should be open by Tuesday.
- SCDOT continues to work Bonner Lake Road, which will be closed between 10th Street and Limestone Street for some time.
Please remain cautious of low-hanging power lines and roadside debris, especially at night. The National Guard continues to access conditions.
Approximately 2% Cherokee County residents remain without power.
As the county resumes normal operations, these updates may become less frequent.
FOOD & WATER DISTRIBUTION â FINAL NOTICE
Food and water distribution sites at the Midway Complex and Broad River Church will NO longer be serving on site.
Volunteers will staff four feeding locations, serving hot meals from 5 to 7 p.m., through this evening only.
- Cherokee Creek Baptist, 501 Buck Shoals Road, Gaffney
- Corinth Baptist Church, 190 Corinth Road, Gaffney
- Gaffney First Baptist, 200 N. Limestone St., Gaffney
- Tessnerâs Parking Lot, 204 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg
All Cherokee County schools will serve lunch to the public for free today only.
BRUH Mentor will have a food truck offering free meals at 4 p.m. Monday at 145 Washington Road Apartments in Cowpens.
The Citizen Hotline (864-487-2587) will not be staffed after 5 p.m. today.
If you have an immediate need for food, water or oxygen, please call 864-649-8301 after 5 p.m. today and going forward.
FEMA
Due to the large number of individuals seeking assistance, the FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team will now be at the Cherokee County Emergency Operations Center, at 213 Alma St., Gaffney, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
When you arrive at the EOC, the FEMA team is set up in the old school auditorium. The entrance is next to where the FEMA trailer is set up. Please be patient if there is a line.
NOTE: If you receive a denial notice from FEMA after requesting assistance, please read the entire document. In many cases, a denial simply means further documentation is needed.
Residents can also register for FEMA assistance by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov, calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App.
OTHER RESOURCES
The S.C. Department of Administration is planning a TeamSC County Day, where residents can apply for state or federal assistance, receive critical information and services, and receive donated goods through a drive-thru.
The County Day for Spartanburg and Cherokee counties will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the USC Upstate Campus Life Ballroom, 800 University Way, Spartanburg.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 6 at 6:30pm.
Team Cherokee County here with your latest update!
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
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Approximately 6 % percent of Cherokee County residents remain without power.
FEMA
The FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team will be at the Cherokee County Emergency Operations Center, at 213 Alma St., Gaffney, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
OXYGEN NEEDS
Call 864-649-8301 to arrange pickup. (9am to 5pm) After 5 p.m., call 864-487-2747
FOOD & WATER DISTRIBUTION
Food and water distribution sites at the Midway Complex and Broad River Church will NO longer be serving on site. If you have an immediate need please call the CITIZEN HOTLINE from 8:30-5pm.
Volunteers are staffing four feeding locations serving hot meals from 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow, Monday, October 7, 2024.
Cherokee Creek Baptist, 501 Buck Shoals Road, Gaffney
Corinth Baptist Church, 190 Corinth Road, Gaffney
Gaffney First Baptist, 200 N. Limestone St., Gaffney
Tessnerâs Parking Lot, 204 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg
On Monday, all schools will be serving food from noon until they run out.
If you are Interested in volunteering for disaster relief recovery â you can begin by calling the citizen hotline number. A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and for information on food, water, shelter, and volunteer sign-up. Monday 8:30-5pm
The Cherokee County Sanitation department will be on regular schedule next week. Please pull your carts to the road. Crews will pick up garbage on regular routes as they are able.
The Landfill is closed today (Sunday) and we resume the regular schedule next week. Monday â Saturday from 7:30 am â 4:30 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales â NO exceptions.
Cherokee County, City of Gaffney and Town of Blacksburg offices will operate on regular business hours this week.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 6 at 10:30 am
Team Cherokee County here with your latest update!
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Approximately 10 % percent of Cherokee County residents remain without power.
FEMA
The FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team will be at the Cherokee County Emergency Operations Center, at 213 Alma St., Gaffney, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
OXYGEN NEEDS
Call 864-649-8301 to arrange pickup. (9am to 5pm) After 5 p.m., call 864-487-2747
NOTES
Roads crews are limited Sunday (today) but will be back at full speed Monday. Please keep in mind they cannot move a tree that has a power line in it until the power company deems it safe.
The Cherokee County Sanitation department will be on regular schedule next week. Please pull your carts to the road. Crews will pick up garbage on regular routes as they are able.
The Landfill is closed today (Sunday) and we resume the regular schedule next week. Monday â Saturday from 7:30 am â 4:30 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales â NO exceptions.
SCHOOL
Schools will remain closed Monday (tomorrow), but will be a teacher workday. Teachers to report at 9:00 a.m
No ball games on Monday.
FOOD & WATER DISTRIBUTION OVER THE WEEKEND
Food and water distribution sites will open from 10 am â 5 pm. Please check back Monday/ tomorrow for further updates on food. Instructions: Follow entry directions! Volunteers will load. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! We canât BLOCK traffic on major roads!
Blacksburg Location: Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.
Please enter W. Lime St. (below Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location: Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot. Ice is still available at this location.
Other feeding locations:
Blacksburg Middle School (begins at noon on Saturday; begins at 1pm on Sunday)
Gaffney High School (begins at noon on Saturday; begins at 1pm on Sunday)
Volunteers are staffing five feeding locations serving hot meals from 5 to 7 p.m. daily as long as the need persists.
Central Baptist Church, 126 E. Church St., Cowpens.
Cherokee Creek Baptist, 501 Buck Shoals Road, Gaffney
Corinth Baptist Church, 190 Corinth Road, Gaffney
Gaffney First Baptist, 200 N. Limestone St., Gaffney
Tessnerâs Parking Lot, 204 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg
The Blacksburg Church of God will serve baked spaghetti plates beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday in its Family Life Center behind the church, which is located at 607 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg.
On Monday, all schools with power will be serving food from noon until they run out.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 5 at 10 am
Team Cherokee County here with your latest update!
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 5 at 9 am
Team Cherokee County here with your latest update!
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Approximately 25 percent of Cherokee County residents remain without power.
Road crews continue to work this weekend. Please keep in mind they cannot move a tree that has a power line in it until the power company deems it safe.
Cherokee County has begun limited garbage pickup. Please pull your carts to the road. Crews will pick up garbage on routes as they are able.
Crews will run last Tuesdayâs route on Saturday. As of Monday (10-7), pickup will follow normal routes (as roadways allow).
The Landfill is open Monday â Saturday from 7:30 am â 6 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales â NO exceptions.
FOOD & WATER DISTRIBUTION OVER THE WEEKEND
Food and water distribution sites will open from 10 am â 5 pm.
Instructions: Follow entry directions! Volunteers will load. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! We canât BLOCK traffic on major roads!
Blacksburg Location: Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.
Please enter W. Lime St. (below Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location: Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot. Ice is still available at this location.
Other feeding locations:
Blacksburg Middle School (begins at noon on Saturday; begins at 1pm on Sunday)
Gaffney High School (begins at noon on Saturday; begins at 1pm on Sunday)
Volunteers are staffing five feeding locations serving hot meals from 5 to 7 p.m. daily as long as the need persists.
Central Baptist Church, 126 E. Church St., Cowpens
Cherokee Creek Baptist, 501 Buck Shoals Road, Gaffney
Corinth Baptist Church, 190 Corinth Road, Gaffney
Gaffney First Baptist, 200 N. Limestone St., Gaffney
Tessnerâs Parking Lot, 204 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg
The Buffalo Masonic Lodge in Blacksburg will cook breakfast for the community Sunday morning starting at 8 a.m. Bacon, eggs and grits will be served at 101 W. Pine St., Blacksburg, until it is gone.
The Blacksburg Church of God will serve baked spaghetti plates beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday in its Family Life Center behind the church, which is located at 607 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg
On Monday, all schools with power will be serving food from noon until they run out.
OXYGEN NEEDS
Call 864-649-8301 to arrange pickup. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) After 5 p.m., call 864-487-2747.
FEMA
The FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team will be at the Cherokee County Emergency Operations Center, at 213 Alma St., Gaffney, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
DSA crews primarily focus on addressing the needs of underrepresented populations that may be hard to reach by traditional channels. Their mission is to assess and report critical and emerging disaster needs to FEMA leadership for decision-making purposes
DSA team members will meet with anyone who comes to the EOC on those days, pre-register them for disaster assistance, review applications, provide basic information about application status and other eligible assistance, and collect documents for case files.
Pre-registering should expedite processing through the FEMA Recovery Center, expected to open in Cherokee County soon.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 4 at 7:00 pm
Team Cherokee County here with your latest update!
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
NEW FRIDAY EVENING (10-4):
Approximately 20 roads remain fully or partially closed; some cleared roads have had trees or power lines fall, requiring additional attention. As the National Guard continues to survey damage, more roads that need attention are being identified.
Cherokee County and SCDOT have cleared several more roads:
- Farmington Road
- Sloan Road
- Vermont Drive
- Covered Bridge Road
- Raintree / Maplewood
- East View Drive
- Springwood Drive
- Vador Circle
- Mullinax Circle
- Roberts Road
- Possum Trot Road
- Windy Drive
- Lona Road
- Jones Street
- Seven Springs Street
- Harrison Street
- Overhill Drive
- Monticello Street
- 15th Street
Bonner Lake Road was washed out and will remain closed for some time.
Please limit calls to SCDOT about debris that is blocking the road.
Approximately 25 percent of Cherokee County residents remain without power. Duke Energy has alerted customers that while many are on track to have power restored by late Friday night, outages in the hardest-hit areas may extend several more days.
The FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Team will be at the Cherokee County Emergency Operations Center, at 213 Alma St., Gaffney, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and Monday.
DSA crews primarily focus on addressing the needs of underrepresented populations that may be hard to reach by traditional channels. Their mission is to assess and report critical and emerging disaster needs to FEMA leadership for decision-making purposes.
DSA team members will meet with anyone who comes to the EOC on those days, pre-register them for disaster assistance, review applications, provide basic information about application status and other eligible assistance, and collect documents for case files.
Pre-registering should expedite processing through the FEMA Recovery Center, expected to open in Cherokee County soon.
OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS
Cherokee County and City of Gaffney offices are open regular business hours. Blacksburg offices remain closed.
All Cherokee County schools will be closed Monday. It will be a teacher workday, and teachers should report by 9 a.m.
Students scheduled to take the SAT on Saturday will still do so.There will be no activities over the weekend, and there will be no games Monday night. No decision has been made yet on Tuesday.
The S.C. National Guard is going street by street survey damage, looking for downed or leaning trees, power lines, damaged property and infrastructure, etc. A six-man National Guard chainsaw team is focusing on clearing debris off of school bus routes.
Three S.C. Baptist Convention Disaster Relief teams from the Lowcountry will arrive Sunday and should be here through Oct. 11. These chainsaw and heavy equipment groups will focus on tarping roofs and getting trees off of roofs and out of driveways. To request this kind of assistance, please call the Citizens Hotline at 864-487-2587. Priority will be given to the elderly, uninsured or those in need.
If you are Interested in volunteering for disaster relief recovery – you can begin by calling the citizen hotline number. A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and for information on food, water, shelter, and volunteer sign-up.
The Citizens Hotline will transition to an automated message service for the weekend.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has included Cherokee County on its list of counties approved for the Individual Assistance program.
This program provides direct financial assistance to residents who incurred uninsured damages to their property as a result of the storm. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses can begin applying for assistance by registering at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
The United Wayâs Unmet Needs Help Line is another resource Cherokee County residents can utilize, reach them at (864) 860-1644.
The stoplight at Highway 29 & Highway 5 in Blacksburg is on backup power and is currently working, but motorists are still advised to use caution.
PLEASE NOTE: Be very careful when driving at night on secondary roads! Stay at home at night if possible.
Cherokee County has begun limited garbage pickup. Please pull your carts to the road. Crews will pick up garbage on routes as they are able.
Crews will run last Tuesday’s route on Saturday. As of Monday (10-7), pickup will follow normal routes (as roadways allow).
The Landfill is open Monday – Saturday from 7:30 am – 6 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales – NO exceptions.
South Carolina DMV has extended and waived late fees for registration renewal for September. This will be extended until November 1, 2024.
To report suspected price gouging, please call the S.C. Attorney Generalâs price gouging hotline at 803-737-3953, or you can email any examples and documentation to [email protected].
Crimes committed during a state of emergency could be considered looting, and a person found guilty of this must be fined or imprisoned or both, at the discretion of the court.
The Cherokee County Sheriffâs Office warns residents to be aware of potential scammers as our community recovers from Hurricane Helene. If someone comes to your home and says they are from a utility company, they should have identification with them. For questions, or to report suspicious activity, call the Sheriffâs Office non-emergency number at (864) 489-4722.
The S.C. Forestry Commissionâs burn ban for Cherokee County was lifted at 6 a.m. Friday.
South Carolinaâs voter registration deadline has been extended to October 14. For more information, visit scvotes.gov.
FOOD & WATER DISTRIBUTION
Food and water distribution sites will open from 10 am – 5 pm.
Instructions: Follow entry directions! Volunteers will load. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! We canât BLOCK traffic on major roads!
Blacksburg Location: Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.
Please enter W. Lime St. (below Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location: Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot. Ice is still available at this location.
Other feeding locations:
Blacksburg Middle School (begins at noon on Saturday; begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday)
Gaffney High School (begins at noon on Saturday; begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday)
Volunteers are staffing five feeding locations serving hot meals from 5 to 7 p.m. daily as long as the need persists.
- Central Baptist Church, 126 E. Church St., Cowpens
- Cherokee Creek Baptist, 501 Buck Shoals Road, Gaffney
- Corinth Baptist Church, 190 Corinth Road, Gaffney
- Gaffney First Baptist, 200 N. Limestone St., Gaffney
- Tessnerâs Parking Lot, 204 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg
The Buffalo Masonic Lodge in Blacksburg will cook breakfast for the community Sunday morning starting at 8 a.m. Bacon, eggs and grits will be served at 101 W. Pine St., Blacksburg, until it is gone.
The Blacksburg Church of God will serve baked spaghetti plates beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday in its Family Life Center behind the church, which is located at 607 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg.
On Monday, all schools with power will be serving food from noon until they run out.
OXYGEN NEEDS
Call 864-649-8301 to arrange pickup. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
After 5 p.m., call 864-487-2747.
REMINDERS
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Report power outages to your provider.
Road clearing is still in progress, and citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Report down trees that are blocking the roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
Please DO NOT remove barricades. Avoid driving through roads with water!
For those using generators â please keep them away from the house to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning!
Those using candles are urged to use cautions, as some homes have caught fire due to unattended candles. Also, if your home has visible damage, turn your breakers off and leave them off until the home can be inspected.
UTILITY COMPANIES
Duke Energy can be reached at 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769-3766)
Broad River Electric can be reached at 864-206-7137
BPW can be reached at 864-488-8800
Lockhart Power can be reached at 864-575-2211
Find Road Closings www.scdot.org â click on Storm Damages.
General updates at scemd.org.
CRISIS CLEANUP
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386. All services are free. Service is not guaranteed. Volunteers may be able to assist with:
- Mucking out
- Cleaning up trees
- Tarping roofs
- Clearing debris
If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: https://onelink.to/dn92rx.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 4 at 11:30 am
Team Cherokee County here with your latest update!
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
NEW FRIDAY MORNING (10-4):
Approximately 20 roads remain fully or partially closed; some cleared roads have had trees or power lines fall, requiring additional attention. As the National Guard continues to survey damage, more roads that need attention are being identified.
SCDOT and Cherokee County opened several roads overnight:
Burnt Gin Road
Soapstone Road
Grigg Road
Natures Trail
Lowe Drive
Kimbrell Drive
Horseshoe Bend
Charlie Drive
New Cut Road
Junie Road
Please limit calls to SCDOT about debris that is blocking the road.
A six-man National Guard chainsaw team is focusing today on clearing debris off of school bus routes. A decision about schools should be made by Sunday evening.
Three S.C. Baptist Convention Disaster Relief teams from the Lowcountry will arrive Sunday and should be here through Oct. 11. These chainsaw and heavy equipment groups will focus on tarping roofs and getting trees off of roofs and out of driveways. To request this kind of assistance, please call the Citizens Hotline at 864-487-2587. Priority will be given to the elderly, uninsured or those in need.
The Citizens Hotline will transition to an automated message service for the weekend.
Approximately 25 percent of Cherokee County residents remain without power. Duke Energy has alerted customers that while many are on track to have power restored by late Friday night, outages in the hardest-hit areas may extend several more days.
Ice is still available at the Midway Recreation Complex Food & Water Distribution Point, 580 Twin Lake Rd., Gaffney from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot.
As recovery efforts continue, please be aware of potential scammers in the area. If someone comes to your home and says they are from a utility company, they should have identification with them.
The S.C. Forestry Commissionâs burn ban remains in effect in Cherokee County.
Today is the last day to register to vote ahead of the 2024 election. You can still register electronically through Sunday at midnight. Mail-in registration must be postmarked by Monday, Oct. 7. For more information, visit scvotes.gov.
OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS
Cherokee County and City of Gaffney offices are open regular business hours. Blacksburg offices remain closed.
The S.C. National Guard is going street by street survey damage, looking for downed or leaning trees, power lines, damaged property and infrastructure, etc.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has included Cherokee County on its list of counties approved for the Individual Assistance program.
This program provides direct financial assistance to residents who incurred uninsured damages to their property as a result of the storm. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses can begin applying for assistance by registering at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362.
The United Wayâs Unmet Needs Help Line is another resource Cherokee County residents can utilize, reach them at (864) 860-1644.
If you are Interested in volunteering for disaster relief recovery – you can begin by calling the citizen hotline number. A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and for information on food, water, shelter, and volunteer sign-up.
BHS and GHS football games this week are canceled. There will be no BHS game Monday, and the fate of the Gaffney game is undecided but is unlikely.
The stoplight at Highway 29 & Highway 5 in Blacksburg is on backup power and is currently working, but motorists are still advised to use caution.
PLEASE NOTE: Be very careful when driving at night on secondary roads! Stay at home at night if possible.
Cherokee County has begun limited garbage pickup. Please pull your carts to the road. Crews will pick up garbage on routes as they are able.
Crews are running Monday’s route on Friday. They will run Tuesday’s route on Saturday. As of Monday (10-7), pickup will follow normal routes (as roadways allow).
The Landfill is open Monday – Saturday from 7:30 am – 6 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales – NO exceptions.
South Carolina DMV has extended and waived late fees for registration renewal for September. This will be extended until November 1, 2024.
To report suspected price gouging, please call the S.C. Attorney Generalâs price gouging hotline at 803-737-3953, or you can email any examples and documentation to [email protected].
County officials and SCDOT continue to work with a debris removal company to develop a countrywide debris removal program.
Crimes committed during a state of emergency could be considered looting, and a person found guilty of this must be fined or imprisoned or both, at the discretion of the court.
FOOD & WATER DISTRIBUTION
Food and water distribution sites will open from 10 am – 5 pm.
Instructions: Follow entry directions! Volunteers will load. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! We canât BLOCK traffic on major roads!
Blacksburg Location: Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.
Please enter W. Lime St. (below Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location: Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot.
Blacksburg Middle School (begins at noon)
Gaffney High School (begins at noon)
Friday only: Town of Blacksburg- Fish plates 12-2pm at Splash pad, W Lime St, Blacksburg
Friday only: Gordonâs Mortuary- 12pm- until depleted, located at 400 W Cherokee St, Blacksburg
On Friday, the American Red Cross will open five feeding locations serving hot meals from 5 to 7 p.m. daily as long as the need persists.
Central Baptist Church, 126 E. Church St., Cowpens
Cherokee Creek Baptist, 501 Buck Shoals Road, Gaffney
Corinth Baptist Church, 190 Corinth Road, Gaffney
Gaffney First Baptist, 200 N. Limestone St., Gaffney
Tessnerâs Parking Lot, 204 W. Cherokee St., Blacksburg
OTHER SERVICES
Kirby Memorial Baptist Church (512 Chandler Drive in Gaffney)
Kirby has a place to plug in medical equipment. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Overnight stays can be accommodated if needed.
CHURCHES WITH SHOWERS
East Gaffney – 11-2 and 6-8 p.m.
Southside Baptist in Gaffney – 8 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Hopewell Baptist Church, Blacksburg-3pm-7pm and a meal at 5pm.
Hygiene items are available at Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church
OXYGEN NEEDS
Call 864-649-8301 to arrange pickup. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
After 5 p.m., call 864-487-2747.
REMINDERS
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Report power outages to your provider, as 47% of the county is currently without power â a slight increase from Tuesday afternoon.
Road clearing is still in progress, and citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Report down trees that are blocking the roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
Please DO NOT remove barricades. Avoid driving through roads with water!
For those using generators â please keep them away from the house to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning!
Those using candles are urged to use cautions, as some homes have caught fire due to unattended candles. Also, if your home has visible damage, turn your breakers off and leave them off until the home can be inspected.
UTILITY COMPANIES
Duke Energy can be reached at 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769-3766)
Broad River Electric can be reached at 864-206-7137
BPW can be reached at 864-488-8800
Lockhart Power can be reached at 864-575-2211
Find Road Closings www.scdot.org â click on Storm Damages.
General updates at scemd.org.
CRISIS CLEANUP
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386. All services are free. Service is not guaranteed. Volunteers may be able to assist with:
– Mucking out
– Cleaning up trees
– Tarping roofs
– Clearing debris
If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 3 at 6 pm
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 3 at 11:30 am
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
NEW THURSDAY MORNING (10-3):
SCDOT & Cherokee County have opened three more roads:
Ross Hill
Tucker Road
Little Hope Road
Approximately 30 roads remain fully or partially closed.
Cherokee County Schools are slowly bringing staff back in and will begin sending people out today to survey bus routes ahead of any decisions about schools opening next week.
Approximately 47 percent of county residents remained without power as of 10:30 a.m.
To request volunteer assistance with trees blocking driveways or causing damage to cars and houses of the uninsured or elderly, please call the Citizens Hotline at 864-487-2587. NOTE: This assistance is not yet for debris removal or cleanup.
Crimes committed during a state of emergency could be considered looting, and a person found guilty of this must be fined or imprisoned or both, at the discretion of the court.
OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS
Cherokee County and City of Gaffney offices are open regular business hours. Blacksburg offices remain closed.
If you are Interested in volunteering for disaster relief recovery – you can begin by calling the citizen hotline number. A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and for information on food, water, shelter, and volunteer sign-up.
The United Wayâs Unmet Needs Help Line is another resource Cherokee County residents can utilize, reach them at (864) 860-1644.
Cherokee School District has been canceled through Friday. There will also be no e-learning as well. No practices or after-school activities until further notice. BHS and GHS football games this week are canceled.
The stoplight at Highway 29 & Highway 5 in Blacksburg is on backup power and is currently working, but motorists are still advised to use caution.
PLEASE NOTE: Be very careful when driving at night on secondary roads! Stay at home at night if possible.
Cherokee County has begun limited garbage pickup. Please pull your carts to the road. Crews will pick up garbage on routes as they are able.
Crews will run regular Thursday routes on Thursday as they are able. They will run Monday’s route this Friday. They will run Tuesday’s route on Saturday. As of next Monday, pickup will follow normal routes (as roadways allow).
The Landfill is open Monday – Saturday from 7:30 am – 6 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales – NO exceptions.
South Carolina DMV has extended and waived late fees for registration renewal for September. This will be extended until November 1, 2024.
To report suspected price gouging, please call the S.C. Attorney Generalâs price gouging hotline at 803-737-3953, or you can email any examples and documentation to [email protected].
County officials and SCDOT continue to work with a debris removal company to develop a countrywide debris removal program.
FOOD & WATER DISTRIBUTION
Food and water distribution sites will open from 10 am – 5 pm.
Instructions: Follow entry directions! Volunteers will load. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! We canât BLOCK traffic on major roads!
Blacksburg Location: Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.
Please enter W. Lime St. (below Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location: Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot.
Blacksburg Middle School (begins at noon)
Gaffney High School (begins at noon)
OTHER SERVICES
Kirby Memorial Baptist Church (512 Chandler Drive in Gaffney)
Kirby has a place to plug in medical equipment. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Overnight stays can be accommodated if needed.
CHURCHES WITH SHOWERS
âĒ East Gaffney – 11-2 and 6-8 p.m.
âĒ Southside Baptist in Gaffney – 8 p.m. until 8 p.m.
âĒ Hopewell Baptist in Blacksburg – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hygiene items are available at Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church
LAUNDRY
On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Blacksburg High School Laundry Room will be open for community use from 10 am – 2 pm. Please bring powder or liquid detergent. Pull down to the football field and you will be directed where to go. Two loads per family please.
OXYGEN NEEDS
Call 864-649-8301 to arrange pickup. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
After 5 p.m., call 864-487-2747.
More than 30 oxygen tanks have been given out so far.
REMINDERS
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Report power outages to your provider, as 47% of the county is currently without power â a slight increase from Tuesday afternoon.
Road clearing is still in progress, and citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Report down trees that are blocking the roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
Please DO NOT remove barricades. Avoid driving through roads with water!
For those using generators â please keep them away from the house to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning!
Those using candles are urged to use cautions, as some homes have caught fire due to unattended candles. Also, if your home has visible damage, turn your breakers off and leave them off until the home can be inspected.
Fuel supply is returning to normal, with limited waiting. Please be patient with each other.
UTILITY COMPANIES
Duke Energy can be reached at 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769-3766)
Broad River Electric can be reached at 864-206-7137
BPW can be reached at 864-488-8800
Lockhart Power can be reached at 864-575-2211
Find Road Closings www.scdot.org â click on Storm Damages.
General updates at scemd.org.
CRISIS CLEANUP
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386. All services are free. Service is not guaranteed. Volunteers may be able to assist with:
– Mucking out
– Cleaning up trees
– Tarping roofs
– Clearing debris
If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 2 at 6 pm
Team Cherokee County here with your latest update!
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
NEW TODAY
Need help? Call the United Wayâs Unmet Needs Help Line at (864) 860-1644
Cherokee County & SCDOT were able to open several more roads on Wednesday
Scruggs Lane
Rock Springs Road
Mill Gin Road
Williams Road
Carolina Ridge Road
Rutherfordton Highway
Linder Road
Approximately 48% of residents were without power as of 6 p.m.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
County officials met with SCDOT and a debris removal company to develop a countrywide debris removal program, hopefully within the next week or two.
FOOD & WATER DISTRIBUTION
Blacksburg Middle School (begins at noon, extended through Friday)
Gaffney High School (begins at noon, extended through Friday)
To report suspected price gouging, please call the S.C. Attorney Generalâs price gouging hotline at 803-737-3953.
LAUNDRY
On Thursday, Oct. 3, the Blacksburg High School Laundry Room will be open for community use from 10 am – 2 pm. Please bring powder or liquid detergent. Pull down to the football field and you will be directed where to go. Two loads per family please.
OXYGEN NEEDS
Call 864-649-8301 to arrange pickup. (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
After 5 p.m., call 864-487-2747.
More than 30 oxygen tanks have been given out so far.
CHURCHES WITH SHOWERS:
- East Gaffney – 11-2 and 6-8 p.m.
- Southside Baptist – 8 p.m. until 8 p.m.
- YMCA on Whelchel Road in Gaffney â 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hygiene items are available at Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church
OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS
Cherokee County and City of Gaffney offices are open regular business hours. Blacksburg offices remain closed.
If you are Interested in volunteering for disaster relief recovery – you can begin by calling the citizen hotline number. A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and for information on food, water, shelter, and volunteer sign-up.
Cherokee School District has been canceled through Friday. There will also be no e-learning as well. No practices or after-school activities until further notice. BHS and GHS football games this week are canceled.
Stoplights at Highway 29 & Highway 5 in Blacksburg, and at Highway 11 & Cliffside are on backup power and are currently working, but motorists are still advised to use caution.
PLEASE NOTE: Be very careful when driving at night on secondary roads! Stay at home at night if possible.
Cherokee County has begun limited garbage pickup. Please pull your carts to the road. Crews will pick up garbage on routes as they are able.
Crews will run regular Thursday routes on Thursday as they are able. They will run Monday’s route this Friday. They will run Tuesday’s route on Saturday. As of next Monday, pickup will follow normal routes (as roadways allow).
The Landfill is open Monday – Saturday from 7:30 am – 6 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales – NO exceptions.
South Carolina DMV has extended and waived late fees for registration renewal for September. This will be extended until November 1, 2024.
Kirby Memorial Baptist Church (512 Chandler Drive in Gaffney)
Current needs that can be met at the Kirby Memorial Baptist Church:
Overnight stays can be accommodated if needed.
Kirby has a place to plug in medical equipment. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Meals served on site and the internet is available. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
DISTRIBUTION SITES FOR FOOD AND WATER
Food and water distribution sites will open from 10 am – 5 pm Monday – Wednesday. (and then re-evaluated for needs). Instructions: Follow entry directions! Volunteers will load. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! We canât BLOCK traffic on major roads!
Blacksburg Location: Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.
Please enter W. Lime St. (below Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location: Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot.
REMINDERS
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Report power outages to your provider, as 47% of the county is currently without power â a slight increase from Tuesday afternoon.
Road clearing is still in progress, and citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Report down trees that are blocking the roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
Please DO NOT remove barricades. Avoid driving through roads with water!
For those using generators â please keep them away from the house to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning!
Those using candles are urged to use cautions, as some homes have caught fire due to unattended candles. Also, if your home has visible damage, turn your breakers off and leave them off until the home can be inspected.
Fuel supply is returning to normal, with limited waiting. Please be patient with each other.
UTILITY COMPANIES
Duke Energy can be reached at 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769-3766)
Broad River Electric can be reached at 864-206-7137
BPW can be reached at 864-488-8800
Lockhart Power can be reached at 864-575-2211
Find Road Closings www.scdot.org â click on Storm Damages.
General updates at scemd.org.
CRISIS CLEANUP
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386. All services are free. Service is not guaranteed. Volunteers may be able to assist with:
– Mucking out
– Cleaning up trees
– Tarping roofs
– Clearing debris
If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 2 at 12 pm
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS
Cherokee County and City of Gaffney offices are open regular business hours. Blacksburg offices remain closed.
If you are Interested in volunteering for disaster relief recovery – you can begin by calling the citizen hotline number. A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and for information on food, water, shelter, and volunteer sign-up.
Cherokee School District has been canceled through Friday. There will also be no e-learning as well. No practices or after-school activities until further notice. BHS and GHS football games this week are canceled.
Use extreme caution at HWY 29 and HWY 5. The four-way stop light is out. PLEASE NOTE: Be very careful when driving at night on secondary roads! Stay at home at night if possible.
Cherokee County began limited garbage pickup on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Please pull your carts to the road. Crews will pick up garbage on routes as they are able.
Crews will run regular Wednesday routes as they are able to Wednesday. Crews will run regular Thursday routes tomorrow (Thursday) as they are able. They will run Monday’s route this Friday. They will run Tuesday’s route on Saturday. As of Monday, pickup will follow normal routes (as roadways allow).
The Landfill is open Monday – Saturday from 7:30 am – 6 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales – NO exceptions.
South Carolina DMV has extended and waived late fees for registration renewal for September. This will be extended until November 1, 2024.
DISTRIBUTION SITES FOR FOOD AND WATER
Food and water distribution sites will open from 10 am – 5 pm Monday – Wednesday. (and then re-evaluated for needs). Instructions: Follow entry directions! Volunteers will load. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! We canât BLOCK traffic on major roads!
Blacksburg Location: Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.
Please enter W. Lime St. (below Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location: Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot.
TEMPORARY SHELTER
Kirby Memorial Baptist Church (512 Chandler Drive in Gaffney)
Current needs that can be met at the Kirby Memorial Baptist Church:
Overnight stays can be accommodated if needed.
The Kirby shelter has a place to plug in medical equipment. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Meals served on site and the internet is available. (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
DEBRIS REMOVAL
The county continues to work on a debris removal program, more details will be forthcoming soon.
OXYGEN NEEDS
Please call 864-649-8301.
REMINDERS
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Report power outages to your provider, as 47% of the county is currently without power â a slight increase from Tuesday afternoon.
Road clearing is still in progress, and citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Report down trees that are blocking the roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
Please DO NOT remove barricades. Avoid driving through roads with water!
For those using generators â please keep them away from the house to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning!
Those using candles are urged to use cautions, as some homes have caught fire due to unattended candles. Also, if your home has visible damage, turn your breakers off and leave them off until the home can be inspected.
Fuel is limited at gas stations with long lines. Please be patient with each other.
UTILITY COMPANIES
Duke Energy can be reached at 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769-3766)
Broad River Electric can be reached at 864-206-7137
BPW can be reached at 864-488-8800
Lockhart Power can be reached at 864-575-2211
Find Road Closings www.scdot.org â click on Storm Damages.
General updates at scemd.org.
CRISIS CLEANUP
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386. All services are free. Service is not guaranteed. Volunteers may be able to assist with:
– Mucking out
– Cleaning up trees
– Tarping roofs
– Clearing debris
If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Oct. 1 at 12 pm
Team Cherokee County here with your latest update!
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
OPENINGS AND CLOSINGS
Cherokee County government offices will reopen on Wednesday 8:30 am and operate on regular business hours.
If you are Interested in volunteering for disaster relief recovery – you can begin by calling the citizen hotline number. A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and for information on food, water, shelter, and volunteer sign-up.
Cherokee School District has been canceled through Friday. There will also be no E learning as well. No after school activities through Friday. This will be reassessed over the weekend.
Use extreme caution at HWY 29 and HWY 5. The four-way stop light is out. PLEASE NOTE: Be very careful when driving at night on secondary roads! Stay at home at night if possible.
On Wednesday, we will begin LIMITED TRASH PICK UP in Cherokee County. Please be patient as we keep safety for everyone in mind.
The Landfill is open Monday – Saturday from 7:30 am – 6 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads. Everyone must cross scales – NO exceptions.
South Carolina DMV has extended and waived late fees for registration renewal for those due in September. This will be extended until November 1, 2024.
DISTRIBUTION SITES FOR FOOD AND WATER
Food and water distribution sites will open from 10 am – 5 pm Monday – Wednesday. (and then re-evaluated for needs). Instructions: Follow entry directions! Volunteers will load. DO NOT GET OUT OF YOUR CAR! We canât BLOCK traffic on major roads!
Blacksburg Location: Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.
Please enter W. Lime St. (below Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location: Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot.
TEMPORARY SHELTER
Kirby Memorial Baptist Church (512 Chandler Drive in Gaffney)
Current needs that can be met at the Kirby Memorial Baptist Church:
This is a safe place to stay the night.
The Kirby shelter has a place to plug in medical equipment.
Meals served on site and the internet is available.
REMINDERS
It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
Report power outages to your provider, as 61% of the county is currently without power.
Road clearing is still in progress, and citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Report down trees that are blocking the roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
Please DO NOT remove barricades. Avoid driving through roads with water!
For those using generators â please keep them away from the house to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning!
Fuel is limited at gas stations with long lines. Please be patient with each other.
UTILITY COMPANIES
Duke Energy can be reached at 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769-3766)
Broad River Electric can be reached at 864-206-7137
BPW can be reached at 864-488-8800
Lockhart Power can be reached at 864-575-2211
Find Road Closings www.scdot.org â click on Storm Damages.
General updates at scemd.org.
CRISIS CLEANUP
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386. All services are free. Service is not guaranteed. Volunteers may be able to assist with:
– Mucking out
– Cleaning up trees
– Tarping roofs
– Clearing debris
If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Sept. 30 at 3 pm
(CC website and CC Facebook)
As of 3 pm Monday – Blacksburg has given out all of its food and will close until 10 am Tuesday morning. The Gaffney site still has supplies and is open until 5 pm this evening.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Sept. 30 at 1:15 pm
LATEST INFORMATION Cherokee County has right now.
Cherokee County declared a state of emergency Friday evening. The majority of our citizens are awaiting restoration of power and crews are working tirelessly. We encourage people to take necessary precautions during this time of recovery.
A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and to get information on food, water, and shelter. Road clearing is still in progress. Citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Only report trees blocking roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
Working on a way for citizens to volunteer. Information TBA.
Food and water distribution sites will open at 10 am – 5 pm Monday and Tuesday (after Tuesday TBA). Instructions: Follow entry directions, do not get out of the car, volunteers will load. We do not want to block traffic on major roads.
Blacksburg Location (Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.)
Please enter W. Lime Street (beyond Food Lion) off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime St. to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29.
Gaffney Location (Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.)
Please enter Overbrook Dr. onto Twin Lake Rd. and follow directional signs into the parking lot.
Temporary Shelter
Kirby Memorial Baptist Church (512 Chandler Drive in Gaffney)
Current needs that can be met at the Kirby Memorial Baptist Church
This is a safe place to stay the night.
This shelter has a place to plug in medical equipment.
There will be meals provided at this shelter.
Crisis Cleanup
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386
Volunteers may be able to assist with:
-Mucking out
-Cleaning up trees
-Tarping roofs
-Clearing debris
All services are free. Service is not guaranteed.
If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the
Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google
Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx.
More Information
Cherokee County Government offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Landfill is open Monday – Saturday from 7:30 am – 6 pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads and everyone must cross scales. No exceptions.
No trash pick-up on Monday or Tuesday. This is for the safety of our employees and to conserve fuel for emergency vehicles.
Cherokee School District has announced the closure of schools on Monday and Tuesday. TBA beyond Tuesday.
Important Reminders:
It is crucial that 911 only be contacted for emergencies!
Report power outages to your provider. 72% of the county is currently without power.
Please donât remove barricades. Avoid driving through roads with water!
For those using generators â please keep them away from the house to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning!
Fuel is limited at most gas stations with long lines, so please be patient with each other.
No significant rainfall is predicted in the next few days.
More information will be provided to the public as resources are provided.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Sept. 30 at 10:45 am
EDIT: It’s open and running smoothly.
There is a delay at the Gaffney location (Midway Complex) due to stability of storage trailer. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will update ASAP. Please remain calm.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Sept. 30 at 8 AM
Cherokee County declared a state of emergency Friday evening. The majority of our citizens are awaiting restoration of power and crews are working tirelessly. We encourage people to take necessary precautions during this time of recovery.
Please note the following Important Updates:
Food and water distribution sites will open at 10am today until depleted (see Sept. 29 for SHELTER). Instructions: Follow entry directions, do not get out of the car, volunteers will load. We do not want to block traffic on major roads.
Blacksburg Location (Broad River Baptist Church, 419 W. Cherokee St.)
Please enter W. Lime Street (below Food Lion)off of Hwy 29, follow W Lime to S. Charleston St., turn left and then right into the church parking lot. Exit onto Hwy 29
Gaffney Location (Midway Recreation Complex Parking Lot, 580 Twin Lake Rd.)
Please enter Overbrook Drive onto Twin Lake Rd and follow directional signs into the parking lot.
A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and to get information on food, water, and shelter. Road clearing is still in progress. Citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Only report trees blocking roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
Call 911 for emergencies only.
Cherokee County, SC INFORMATION RELEASE Sept. 29 at 6:45 pm
Cherokee County declared a state of emergency Friday evening. The majority of our citizens are awaiting restoration of power and crews are working tirelessly. We encourage people to take necessary precautions during this time of recovery.
Please note the following:
There is a temporary shelter at Kirby Memorial Baptist Church located at 512 Chandler Drive in Gaffney.
Current needs that can be met at the Kirby Memorial Baptist Church:
This is a safe place to stay the night.
This shelter has areas to plug in medical equipment.
There will be no meals provided at this point at this shelter.
More information will be provided to the public as resources are provided.
Essential updates regarding the recovery efforts in Cherokee County after the recent Helene disaster. Please share this information to ensure the safety and well-being of our citizens as we navigate through this challenging time.
Important Reminders:
âĒ It is crucial to emphasize that 911 should only be contacted for emergencies!
âĒ Report power outages to your provider, as 81% of the county is currently without power.
A CITIZEN HOTLINE has been set up 1-864-487-2587 to report damages and to get information on food, water, and shelter. Road clearing is still in progress. Citizens are urged NOT to attempt to remove trees tangled with power lines. Only report trees blocking roads to SCDOT at 864-489-2844.
âĒ Please donât remove barricades. Avoid driving through roads with water!
âĒ Those using generators keep them away from the house to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning!!
âĒ Fuel is limited at most gas stations with long lines, please be patient with each other.
Ongoing:
Emergency Management, in collaboration with other agencies continues to work on the following needs:
âĒ Diligently monitoring medical needs, concentrating on oxygen resources. If you go to the hospital for oxygen assistance, please take your home meds and medical equipment.
âĒ Opening of points of distribution for water and food distribution centers are coming. Check back after 7pm tonight.
âĒ Preparing for the establishment of temporary shelters.
âĒ Establishing help lines for citizens.
County Closings:
âĒ Cherokee County Government offices will be closed on Monday and Tuesday.
âĒ Landfill will remain open Monday- Saturday from 7:30am-6:00pm. All items must be separated, no mixed loads and everyone must cross scales. No exceptions.
âĒ No trash pick-up on Monday or Tuesday. This is for the safety of our employees and to conserve much needed fuel for emergency vehicles.
âĒ Taxes can be paid online at https://cherokeecountysc.gov/treasurer/ (https://cherokeecountysc.gov/treasurer/) or use the drop box at the Administration building.
âĒ Cherokee School District has announced the closure of schools on Monday and Tuesday.
Resources:
âĒ Duke Energy can be reached at 1-800-POWERON (1-800-769.3766), Broad River Electric at 864-206-7137, BPW at 864-488-8800, and Lockhart Power at 864-575-2211
âĒ Road Closings www.scdot.org (http://www.scdot.org/), click on storm damages.
âĒ General updates at scemd.org.
We understand the stress and anxiety experienced by citizens during these challenging times and urge everyone to remain pati
ent and supportive as we collectively recover from the aftermath.
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