Lowcountry Counties Build Emergency Service Buildings Amid Rapid Population Growth

Lowcountry counties build emergency service buildings amid rapid population growth

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD--As the Lowcountry population continues to surge, Charleston and Georgetown County officials are expanding emergency services to keep residents safe. Charleston County, now home to over 850,000 people, is planning a new emergency operations headquarters. Leaders are also building a fire station in West Ashley and renovating EMS Station 8 on Edisto Island—projects aimed at improving response times and increasing capa…

Carolina Beach population to triple this summer: How first responders adapt

CAROLINA BEACH, NC — Carolina Beach is gearing up for its 100th summer season.  Each summer, the population of the coastal town swells from 7,000 full-time residents to around 30,000 people. That surge, that’s common in beach communities, brings a sharp rise in emergency calls.  “We may average a couple calls a day in the dead of winter, and we could see as many as 20, 25 calls in a day,” said Fire Chief Alan Griffin, who has served in the town …

Charleston County to invest in public safety with new EMS stations and employees

Charleston County plans investing in public safety by adding 33 new EMS employees and building new EMS stations in Johns Island, Edisto and West Ashley.