Bishop Gadsden to Continue to Monitor Hurricane Irene
Currently an Evacuation is Not Anticipated
(Charleston, SC, Update as of August 24, 2011) Bishop Gadsden’s Management Team continues to closely monitor Hurricane Irene. After a meeting this morning at 11:30 a.m. with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the State of South Carolina is in a holding pattern and no emergency declaration or evacuations have been ordered. As Hurricane Irene continues to track to the East, it is not anticipated that an evacuation of any kind would be ordered for Bishop Gadsden.
An additional conference call with DHEC is scheduled for tomorrow, August 25, 2011 when further information will be given.
Bishop Gadsden remains fully prepared and will continue to closely monitor the situation as the forecast for Hurricane Irene develops. Another communication update will occur tomorrow, August 25th. Additionally, our emergency hotline continues to be active and will be updated as needed – 1-855-STORMBG (1-855-786-7624).
Contact Information:
Media: Kimberly Farfone – 843.406.6334
Apartments & Cottages: Katie Jayne – 843.406.6300
Myers Hall and Arcadia Close: Sheila Howland – 843.406.6252
Read Cloister: Linda McMahon – 843.406.2407
