🌱 Two Emergency Shelters Open + New School Board Structure

Good morning, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Thursday edition of the Charleston Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Wind and rain in the p.m.. High: 70 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Charleston:

1. Charleston County will be opening two emergency shelters today as the area braces for Hurricane Ian. The county expects for the worst effects of the tropical storm to impact the area on Thursday and Friday. Hurricane Ian will bring flooding, abnormally high tides, dangerous storm surges, and high wind speeds. The first shelter will open at 8:00 a.m. at 3841 Leeds Avenue and will be pet-friendly. The second shelter will open at noon at Dunston Elementary School. (WCBD News 2)
2. Joint Base Charleston has initiated Hurricane Condition 4. The condition is declared when a storm brings sustained winds of 58 miles per hour within 72 hours. Under Hurricane Condition 4, the base will begin precautionary preparations to secure property and plan for possible evacuation. (Count On 2)
3. The Charleston County School Board has collected feedback on a new governance structure. On Friday, the board will be hosting a working session to draft out the new structure's goals and guardrails. The new structure has been classed Student Outcomes Focused Governance. (Live 5 News)

Note: Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, but please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Charleston:

• Storytime In-Person At The Hanahan Library (10:30 AM)
• Brewery Bingo Night w/ Bangin' Vegan Eats & Little Sprout Bakery! At Snafu Brewing Company (5:00 PM)
• Charleston's Minority Business Enterprise Advisory Board Via Zoom (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Charleston recommends getting extra candles and water to prepare for Hurricane Ian. Stay calm and take care of your neighbors! (Official Account of Charleston via Instagram)
• The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for the Charleston area through Saturday. Please exercise caution. (US National Weather Service Charleston SC via Facebook)
• Evenings in the Park is scheduled for Oct. 4 at 9:00 p.m. in Estuary Park. There will be live music and wine tastings. (City of Charleston)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.