BCSO Emergency Management Division

Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Division
Traffic Management Center
Traffic & weather advisories/alerts, safety and awareness information

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#TrafficAlert A vehicle accident has just occurred on Hwy 170 near Snake Road in Okatie. All lanes of Hwy 170 are currently blocked; first responders are on scene.
Detour route: Drivers should use Hwy 462 to Snake Rd to get around the accident.
Expect delays.

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Accident at Hwy 21 and Mink Point Rd in Burton. Roadway is now clear. All lanes are open.

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Accident at the intersection of Hwy 21 (Parris Island Gtwy) and Mink Point Blvd. Both NB lanes of Hwy 21 are blocked.

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UPDATE: 12:50pm
Accident has been cleared. All lanes of Old Sheldon Church Rd near Brewton Plantation Dr are open.

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#TrafficAlert
Accident Old Sheldon Church Road near Brewton Plantation Drive. All lanes of Old Sheldon Church Road are blocked. Traffic is being re-routed down Cotton Hall Road. Emergency vehicles are on scene. Motorists can expect delays.
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Traffic Alert: Bluffton
https://t.co/iV5vq2Nd9r

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The accident on Old Sheldon Church Rd has been cleared. Old Sheldon Church Rd is now open.

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Accident on Old Sheldon Church Rd in Sheldon. Old Sheldon Church Rd is closed to traffic between Hwy 17 and Bailey Rd.

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The accident at Hwy 21 near Salt Creek Dr East has been cleared. All lanes are open.

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Accident Hwy 21 near Salt Creek Dr. at Stokes Toyota Beaufort. Hwy 21 lanes are blocked but being reversed for NB traffic.

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Winter Weather Prep Week: Much can be said about milk and bread. With the approach of a winter storm, of course, get some if you need some, but be sure to include non-perishable fare you could need throughout the entire year. https://t.co/jWc41L23Z0 #scwx #sctweets #Winterwx

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✔️If you're using a space heater, turn it off when leaving the room or going to bed.
✔️Have heating equipment and/or chimneys cleaned and inspected each year.
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Indoor safety during the winter months is important!
In addition to the information below from the NWS Charleston, here are a few extra reminders:
✔️Keep anything that can burn at least 3-feet away from heat sources (fireplace, space heater, etc.)
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#winterwxpreparednessweek
During the winter months, we sometimes hear the phrase 'wind chill'. But do you know what 'wind chill' actually means?
Be sure to visit https://t.co/U4TThur0hf to learn more.

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vehicle fire Hwy 170 near Snake Rd. The WB lanes Hwy 170 are temporarily shut down. #bcsotraffic

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Today (11/30) marks the official end of Atlantic hurricane season -- though it is possible that tropical activity could continue. Stay aware and prepared ...

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(2/2) Visit https://t.co/JF1nqZEx6p for the latest on the weather forecast.
For more cold weather safety tips, visit https://t.co/bTmL4JGoWB

The winter solstice (first day of winter) is Monday, December 21.

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❄️It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in South Carolina.
With a BIG cool down in tomorrow's forecast, it's a perfect time to talk about cold weather attire.
Wearing layers and staying dry are two of the best pieces of advice we can share for you to stay warm this winter.
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Traf congestion; I-95 NB: btwn 1 mi N of Exit8 & 5 mi S of Exit18, no lns clsd, From: 2:07PM.| 2:12P