Story Published:
Mar 16, 2008 at 12:43 PM EDT
Story Updated:
Mar 16, 2008 at 11:06 PM EDT
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office tells NBC Augusta that thousands are without power and water in some parts of South Carolina.
DAMAGE AREA: Damage mainly consist of fallen trees and power lines. As well as damages to homes and buildings. This has been reported in Midland Valley Estates, Bath, North Augusta, New Ellenton, Monetta, and Clearwater Heights.
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is asking all residents to place storm damage debris infront of their homes on the right-of-way. Over the course of the next two weeks, crews will be removing and disposing the debris.
To schedule a pickup, please call 803-641-7666 or 803-641-7665.
POWER OUTAGES: South Carolina Electric and Gas estimates 13,000 customers lost power Saturday night due to the storm. About 4,000 are still without power from Monetta to the New Ellenton areas. Power is expected to be restored in one or two days.
WATER SERVICES: About 1,000 customers are without water in the Bath Water District. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control will be testing water quality throughout the day.
When service is restored, residents are asked to boil water for one minute before drinking or cooking.
CURFEW: Sheriff Michael Hunt has lifted the curfew for residents living in the area bordered by Highway 118, Atomic Road, Pine Log Road, and Ascauga Lake Road. Police will be patroling these areas without power through Sunday night.
STORM RELIEF: The American Red Cross will be conducting a damage assessment Sunday morning. And they will arrange for temporary housing for those whose property is unfit to live in due to storm damage. Call American Red Cross in Aiken at 803-507-3976 or 803-507-8462 for more information.
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