As snow accumulates and/or turns to ice in the evening hours, we advise residents to avoid driving, if possible, during evening and overnight hours. If you experience a power outage or require any other City service during the winter weather, please call 803-432-2421 or 803-432-0009. City facilities will delay opening until 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 22. All Municipal Court cases scheduled for January 22 are canceled and reschedule notices will be sent via mail.

Here are some winter weather tips for residents and utility customers:

Insulate exposed pipes or faucets to prevent freezing, using foam sleeves or wrapping layers of material.

Close off vents and seal or repair any cracks and openings in doors and windows.

Know where the main water valve is for your home, in case of a pipe burst during freezing temperatures. Please be aware it is not in your water meter box. Should you have an emergency and require city crews to respond to a water leak, please call 803-432-0009.

Turn off your sprinkler or irrigation system, to avoid a rupture or break.

Opening cabinet doors under the sinks in your home, to allow for warm air to reach the pipes. Leaving each faucet on, with a small trickle, to prevent freezing.

If you must be out on the roads during winter weather conditions, please drive with caution, particularly over bridges and low-lying roads where water may pool and freeze. Black ice cannot easily be seen while driving, and is most common during early morning hours or when temperatures fall below freezing.

Stay tuned to your local news outlet for updates and changes as this system approaches. Be safe out there!