Winter Storm Resources
Announcements
On Friday, January 10th at 10 a.m. the county will offer an emergency shelter at Fire Service Headquarters at 17 Old Calhoun Falls Road. This shelter is only for those who have lost power and are without heat. Only cots provideded. Supply your own bedding, blankets, coats, food, and medicine.
Abbeville County offices will be closed Friday, January 10 due to inclement weather.
On Thursday, January 9th the National Weather service upgraded the impending storm from a watch to a warning. This is in effect through Saturday, January 11th.
Abbeville County School District will have an e-Learning Day Friday, January 10. Your child’s school will provide additional information.
The Disaster Recovery Center for Hurricane Helene located in Lowndesville will be closing at 5 p.m. Thursday, January 9th and will not reopen due to weather related concerns for Friday and Saturday. Check our Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources page for more information
Follow the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg Facebook Page for the most up to date weather reporting.
Prepare
Do what you can NOW to prepare. We can expect severe damage with the current potential including downed trees, power outages, and deadly ice.
Stock at least three days of nonperishable food and water. (1 gallon of water per person per day)
Have SAFE alternative heat sources to warm your home. NEVER use a generator (or fuel burning heater) inside or around windows/doors.
Close off rooms to confine heat to smaller sections. Have heavy blankets and coats available.
We urge you to not drive. But if you must – clean off ice/snow from the vehicle, drive slow, don’t use cruise control, and leave extra distance between vehicles
Have flashlights and portable batteries on hand.
Power Restoration
Power crews are working diligently to restore power to all customers in Abbeville County. If you know your provider, use their logo below to find the most up to date information.
