BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) -- Ahead of the week's anticipated frigid weather conditions, two Beaufort County cold weather shelters are open.
Sea Island Presbyterian Church, 81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, S.C.
- Open: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights (January 19 – January 22, 2025) at 5:00 p.m. and closes at 8:00 a.m. the following morning
- Dinner and breakfast provided
- Showers available
- No weapons, alcohol, smoking, or pets are permitted; however, service animals will be allowed
- For additional information, call Sea Island Presbyterian Church at 843-525-0696
Christ Lutheran Church, 829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, S.C.
- Open: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights (January 20 – January 22, 2025) at 5:30 p.m. and closes at 7:30 a.m. the following morning
- Dinner and morning to-go meal provided
- No weapons, alcohol, smoking, or pets are permitted; however, service animals will be allowed
- For additional information and transportation assistance, call Christ Lutheran Church at 843-540-4299
Beaufort County offers this advice during frigid winter weather:
People
- Minimize time outdoors
- Prepare for power outages
- Check on the elderly & other vulnerable people to make sure they’re ok
Pets
- Keep your pets warm, dry & indoors as much as possible
- Ensure their food & water doesn’t freeze
- Limit outside time & keep them bundled up
Pipes
- Insulate pipes if possible
- Open sink cabinets to expose pipes to heated air
- Disconnect hoses and turn off water to sprinklers
Plants
- Know their temperature thresholds
- If possible, cover them before the cold weather sets in to help retain some heat