JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. –
Joint Base Charleston has reached Hurricane Condition Two alert status as of 10:00 a.m. Sept. 03, 2019, due to weather conditions projected by Hurricane Dorian.
Hurricane Condition Two is reached when the forecast calls for the arrival of 50-knot (58 mph) sustained winds or greater within 24 hours.
A limited evacuation order was given Sept. 02, 2019, by Col. Terrence Adams, 628th Air Base Wing and Joint Base Charleston commander, which authorized the evacuation of military personnel, DOD civilians and families within the following zones.
Southern Coast
Colleton County Evacuation Zones A, B
Beaufort County Evacuation Zone A
Jasper County Evacuation Zone A
Central Coast
Charleston County Evacuation Zones A, B, C
Dorchester County Evacuation Zone D
Berkeley County Evacuation Zones B, G
Northern Coast
Horry County Evacuation Zone A
Georgetown County Evacuation Zone A.
JB Charleston will continue precautionary preparations to secure property that may be exposed to storm conditions and continue the evacuation of non-essential personnel and their families during HURCON Two. Essential personnel will also continue the evacuation of any remaining vessels.
A return time for military members and dependents has not yet been determined. Evacuees are ordered to not return until notified by their chain of command.
All personnel should contact their duty sections for further instructions and information on transportation for individuals who do not have a personal vehicle. Those evacuating should follow their approved hurricane readiness plan. All military personnel and DOD civilians residing in the designated evacuation zones are authorized to evacuate and are not authorized to stay in local shelters during the storm. Stay tuned to local television and radio stations for instructions and hurricane information. Follow local guidelines for routes to leave the area.
The 628th Medical Group and Naval Health Clinic Charleston are closed until further notice. The 628th MDG and Humana have enacted a waiver for patient care and prescription benefits in their evacuated area. This means all retirees, dependents, and Active Duty personnel are able to receive care and prescription refills without co-pay or referral from the 628 MDG. Beneficiaries should call (800) 444-5445 to find a TRICARE approved pharmacy and care center in their evacuated area.
Please follow @JBCharlestonFSS on Facebook and www.jbcharleston.com for planned closing and re-opening hours of 628th Force Support Squadron facilities.
All Air Force personnel are reminded to update their personal information at the Air Force Personnel Accountability and assessment System at https://afpaas.af.mil
Navy personnel should update the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System at https://navyfamily.navy.mil.
All Army personnel are reminded to update their personal information at the Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System at https://adpaas.army.mil
Marine Corps and Coast Guard personnel should reach out to their chain of command on accountability reporting instructions.
For up to date hurricane condition information, service members and base residents can go to https://www.facebook.com/TeamCharleston/ or http://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/.
Useful resources:
2019 South Carolina Hurricane Guide is available for download on SC Emergency Management Division's website at www.scemd.org.
National Hurricane Center: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Ready.gov: http://www.ready.gov