FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2023
Sandbags Available for Hartsville City Residents and Businesses Ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Media Contact: Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer 843.799.7584 (cell) / 843.917.0584 (office) or Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov
Hartsville, SC: In preparation for the approach of Hurricane Idalia sandbags are available at the Hartsville Fire Department, located at 111 7th St., Hartsville, SC for Hartsville City Residents and Businesses. There will be a limit of 10 bags per household or business. Residents may come to the Fire Department to pick up bags and filling with be self-serve.
All Businesses and Residents are encouraged to prepare for tropical force winds and high rainfall amounts ahead of the arrival of Idalia on Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. Please make sure you are prepared for possible power outages and secure items in and around your home or business to avoid wind damage.