City of Goose Creek

Saturday update: The effects of Tropical Storm Florence -- downgraded from a Hurricane yesterday -- will continue to be felt in Goose Creek Saturday in the form of gusty conditions with rain. Please use extreme caution this weekend, and only go outside when conditions are safe. 

Reminder: When traffic signals are completely out, all motorists must treat the intersection as if it is a four-way stop, and proceed only after stopping to verify it is safe in all directions. If a signal is flashing red, motorists must stop and proceed only after verifying it is safe in all directions. A flashing yellow signal means motorists must slow down and proceed through only after verifying that it is safe in all directions.

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Please note: Crowfield Golf Club will not re-open until 10 a.m. on Monday.

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Traffic reminder from the GCPD: As the winds increase, some traffic signals in Goose Creek are likely to become disabled. When signals are completely out, all motorists must treat the intersection as if it is a four-way stop, and proceed only after stopping to verify it is safe in all directions. If a signal is flashing red, motorists must stop and proceed only after verifying it is safe in all directions. A flashing yellow signal means motorists must slow down and proceed through only after verifying that it is safe in all directions.

As winds continue to increase Friday, please do not drive, and plan on staying inside.

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Friday morning update: Sand and approximately 1,500 sand bags are available this morning (Friday, 8 a.m.) at the Goose Creek Department of Public Works / GCFD Headquarters Station on Button Hall Avenue.

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Thursday update, 11:00 a.m.: Berkeley County government has created a Hurricane Damage Assessment Facebook page. Residents are encouraged to "Like" the page and use it as a tool to capture pictures and notes from the storm. Visit the page on Facebook. 

Please note that Crowfield Golf Club is closed, and that the golf course remains off limits until it re-opens.

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Thursday morning update: Sand bags are currently available at our pick-up location at the Dept. of Public Works/GCFD Fire Headquarters Station.

The City’s Emergency Operations Center remains fully activated in preparation for Hurricane Florence.

City offices remain closed for the rest of the week. This includes the Recreation Complex and Crowfield Golf Club.

Trash pick-up will not take place on Thursday or Friday. When the Berkeley County Landfill is re-opened, trash pick-up can re-start, and we will provide updates on this as soon as possible.

Berkeley County's information line for Hurricane-related questions: 843-719-4800.

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Wednesday, 12:24 p.m.: Please note: Sand bags are currently available at our pick-up location (Department of Public Works / GCFD Headquarters Station on Button Hall Avenue), and more deliveries are on the way today. Because of the demand, we may run out in between these deliveries. We are asking everyone to limit the number of sand bags you take to 10, and please be courteous of your neighbors.

Wednesday morning update:

Sand bags are still available at our pick-up location, at the Department of Public Works / GCFD Headquarters Station on Button Hall Avenue. They will continue to be available throughout the day as supplies last.

City offices are closed today, including the Recreation Complex and Crowfield Golf Club.

Trash pick-up will take place today as usual, but will not take place Thursday.

Berkeley County's information line for Hurricane-related questions can be reached at 843-719-4800.

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Update: 

Sand bags are still available at our pick-up location, at the Department of Public Works / GCFD Headquarters Station on Button Hall Avenue. They will continue to be available throughout the day as supplies last.

City offices are open today for normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Tuesday night's City Council meeting will take place as scheduled at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

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Update: All City offices will be open tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 11, for regular business hours. City offices, including Municipal Court, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Goose Creek Municipal Court has canceled all court for this week (Sept. 10-14).  This includes jury trials, bench trials and pre-trials; and jurors are excused. All litigants will be sent a letter with their new court date. 

City trash pick-up will continue as usual on Tuesday and Wednesday, provided that the Berkeley County Landfill remains open. We are not planning to be able to pick-up trash on Thursday and Friday. Any updates to the trash pick-up schedule will be posted on this site.

Tuesday’s 7 p.m. City Council meeting will take place as scheduled.

Sandbags are available for pick-up Monday and Tuesday, at the pick-up point between the City’s Department of Public Works and Goose Creek Fire Station Headquarters Station on Button Hall Avenue.

Recreation closings - updated Friday 9/14 9 am:

The Community Center & Activity Center will remain closed through Sunday.

Outdoor sports activities are cancelled beginning Tuesday, September 11 and are planned to resume Monday, September 17.  The Community Center and Activity Center will close at 5 pm on Tuesday and will remain closed through Friday; we will update this site regarding the weekend when that decision is made. Half Pints & Bright Beginnings preschool programs will not meet until Berkeley County Schools resume after the storm.  Gymnastics classes, team practice and open gym has been cancelled for Saturday. Martial Arts classes have been cancelled for Saturday. If you have a rental or a party scheduled for this weekend, please contact the staff next week to reschedule at 843-569-4242.

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Update: We are continuing to closely watch Hurricane Florence, and encourage everyone to take precautions as this dangerous storm continues toward a Southeastern U.S. landfall. Berkeley County's information line for Hurricane-related questions can be reached at 843-719-4800.

We are working with Berkeley County to make sand and sandbags available for pickup later today (Monday) in the area between Fire Station 1 and the Department of Public Works at 201 Button Hall Avenue in Goose Creek. As soon as they are ready for pickup, we will announce that on this page.

Here is a link to the National Hurricane Center's Florence page: https://bit.ly/2GQg151

And Berkeley County government’s website with updated information: https://www.berkeleycountysc.gov/drupal/

Here is a link to the SC Emergency Management Division Hurricane Evacuation Zone info: https://www.scemd.org/prepare/know-your-zone/

Reminder: The majority of Goose Creek is in evacuation Zone G, with Carnes Crossroads in Zone H. A "Know Your Zone" map is here: https://bit.ly/2CGJgKI 

The American Red Cross offers a helpful Hurricane check list for residents: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane.html

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City of Goose Creek officials continue to closely monitor Hurricane Florence, which is estimated to make landfall in the Southeastern U.S. later in the week. We encourage residents to stay updated on the storm through local and national media.

View the National Hurricane Center update on Florence posted on Monday morning, Sept. 10.

Berkeley County's information line that residents can call for Hurricane-related questions can be reached at 843-719-4800. 

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