Once the ornaments are tucked away and the lights rolled up, decide what to do with your tree. If you live in Charleston County you’re in luck because not only is it pretty effortless, but also the tree is completely recycled.
Charleston combats tidal flooding by installing check valves in stormwater drains, effectively reducing street flooding during high tides. Early results are promising, and the city plans broader implementation.
Charleston became stronger after Hurricane Hugo in 1989 by improving its building codes, ecosystems, infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and economic diversity. Measures were taken to reduce the vulnerability and enhance the resilience of the Lowcountry to future storms.
The Charleston weather patterns may fluctuate year to year as with anywhere else, here’s a fair assessment from a local who has seen it all.
Non-native invasive plants have taken up residence across our landscape and have proven to be very difficult to control in many cases.
Updated flood zone maps for Charleston County will take effect in January 20211. The maps are based on more accurate data and methods that reflect the flood risks from storm surge, rainfall, and tidal forces2. The maps will impact homeowners and insurance rates, with some properties seeing lower rates and others seeing higher rates.
The sources and quality of the drinking water in and around Charleston, addressing pollution and treatment.
There is truth to the concern that because a Charleston snow to this degree is so rare, the combination of limited removal ability and inexperienced drivers tends to shut down the city.
