Beaufort and Jasper emergency contact numbers you should know this SC hurricane season
When a hurricane is on the horizon, the last thing you want to be doing is scrambling for phone numbers — especially when the power’s out and the internet is down.
Before the first raindrop falls or the forecast turns serious, don’t forget to write down your emergency contacts.
From power companies and hospitals to your neighbors and out-of-town relatives, having a printed list of important numbers can save time, reduce panic and keep you connected when it matters most.
Here is a list of emergency contacts throughout Beaufort and Jasper Counties to consider adding to your list and what you can do now to prepare.
How to prepare
Write down emergency contacts and store the list in multiple locations, such as your refrigerator, in your emergency kit, wallet and near every phone in the house.
Program important numbers into your phone or mark them as favorite contacts.
Include family, friends, neighbors, coworkers and out-of-town contacts who should be updated during an emergency.
Print and keep copies of IDs, prescriptions, insurance documents and your emergency contact list.
Here are the phone numbers for emergency contacts and services throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties to consider adding to your emergency contact list:
Emergency contacts
Always call 911 for immediate emergencies; it will connect you to the nearest dispatcher from your call location.
SC 211: Dial 211 or text “help” to 211-211 for local assistance.
Power outages & gas leaks:
Dominion Energy: 888-333-4465
Palmetto Electric Cooperative: 866-445-5551
Dominion Energy (Gas leaks): 800-815-0083
National Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
To report downed trees, powerlines or other issues:
Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Line: 843-524-2777
Jasper County Non-Emergency Line: 843-726-7519
Hospitals:
Beaufort Memorial Hospital: 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort: 843-522-5200
Coastal Carolina Hospital: 1000 Medical Center Drive, Hardeeville: 843-784-8000
Hilton Head Hospital: 25 Hospital Center Boulevard, Hilton Head: 843-681-6122
Emergency services:
Beaufort County Emergency Management: 843-255-4000
Beaufort County EMS: 843-255-5360
Jasper County Fire-Rescue: 843-726-7519
American Red Cross – Lowcountry Chapter: 843-764-2323
South Carolina Emergency Management Division: 803-737-8500
Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Assistance: 1-800-621-3362
Animal services:
Beaufort County Animal Services: 843-255-5010
Jasper County Animal Services: 843-726-7799
Road conditions
Report hazardous conditions to the SC Department of Transportation: 1-855-GO-SCDOT (467-2368)
To see road conditions, visit their website: 511sc.org
Pharmacies & medication
Keep contact information for:
Your primary pharmacy
A backup location, such as a CVS or Walgreens.
A list of your prescriptions and dosages in your emergency kit
Other than these local services and emergency lines, don’t forget to include the phone numbers of family, friends and loved ones who need to stay updated.
During storms, power and internet may go out, so make sure to keep a printed version of this contact list in your emergency kit, charge your phone for as long as possible and keep extra portable chargers and other important items in an emergency kit.
