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Make sure you are prepared... 

With hurricane season here, please make sure to stay up to date on the latest weather developments and take the necessary steps to prepare for a storm. Please also visit www.Dorchestercounty.net to learn more about storm and hurricane preparedness.

Emergency Contact Phone Numbers
Dorchester County Emergency Management, Summerville: 843-832-0341
Dorchester County Emergency Management, St. George: 843-563-0341
The Carolina Lowcountry American Red Cross Chapter: 843-764-2323
Summerville Fire & Rescue Department: 843-873-5107

Dorchester County to Offer Citizen Emergency Response
Team (CERT) Training 

Starting on Tuesday, June 18, Dorchester County will be offering Citizen Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training. CERT members are groups of volunteer citizens who are trained to assist their community in the event of a natural or man-made disaster when emergency services may not be immediately available.

Classes are FREE of charge to residents 18 years and older in the Tri-County area and will be every Tuesday from 6-9pm for eight weeks beginning June 18 at the Dorchester County Career and Technology Center, 507 School House Road, Dorchester! Space is limited. To register, please contact Theresa McKnight at 843-832-0341. For more information, please visit www.lcert.org or http://www.dorchestercounty.net/index.aspx?page=633.