Wind gusts are projected to be up to 59 mph. From Friday morning to Saturday morning our area could receive between 4”-6” of rainfall. Flash flooding is possible in low-lying areas. There is a potential for power outages, downed trees and flooded roads. City staff will be monitoring the storm throughout the event with York Co. Emergency Management. Duke Energy has over 5,000 employees standing at the ready to restore any power outages as quickly as they possibly can. So what can you do?
- If at all possible, stay home and off the road ways.
- If you have to be on the roads, give yourself extra time to get to your destination and take your time. If you see flood waters on a roadway, just remember the jingle, “Turn around, don’t drown, your car is not a boat.”
- If you lose power, you should not report it to City Hall. You should absolutely call 1-800-PowerOn. That’s the number for Duke Energy. For York Electric customers, call 866-374-1234. If you’re not sure who your power provider is, generally if you live on the peninsula (past City Hall) you’re with Duke Energy. If you live in Windhaven, Cameron Creek, Stonecrest, Serenity Point, River Falls, Cadence or Lake Ridge, you’re with York Electric.
- If you’re yard is flooded, there’s a good chance all yards are flooded. No need to call City Hall. Our maintenance crews will be working all day unclogging any storm drains and addressing any other storm related issues as quickly as they can. If your flooded yard is causing a safety concern, call 9-1-1.
- If you see a downed tree, please call (803) 548-0340 (non-emergency number to the Police Station). If you have a tree fall on your car and no one is in the car, call your insurance company. If a tree falls on your home, call 9-1-1.
- If you have a utility related emergency call (803) 548-3514.
The worst of the storm is expected around 5pm Friday evening. As we move further into the evening the winds will subside, but heavy rains and saturation is expected until mid-afternoon Saturday. After that, the rains will lighten up but are expected to continue into Sunday and possibly Monday. Above all, stay safe, extend grace and exercise patience. It will all be past us soon.