For Immediate Release – January 30, 2026
City of Florence Announces Inclement Weather Preparations, Closures, and Cancellations
Media Contacts:
Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications & Municipal Services Director
843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorencesc.gov
FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is actively preparing for the expected inclement weather and extreme cold temperatures this weekend. Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions, city offices will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026. Police, Fire, Public Works, and Utilities personnel will remain available to respond as needed.
Residents and businesses with questions regarding Public Works or water and sewer services should call 843-665-3236. For non-emergency matters, please contact the Police Department at 843-665-3191. In case of an emergency, dial 9-1-1.
Please note that city social media accounts are not monitored 24/7; use the phone numbers above for assistance.
The city urges all residents and business owners to take precautions ahead of the extreme weather. Be sure to protect water pipes, secure your property, and use safe heating methods to prevent fires or injuries. Additionally, residents are encouraged to check on vulnerable neighbors, especially the elderly or disabled, during the colder days ahead.
Residential and commercial garbage collection services will not run on Monday, February 2, 2026. Following a Tuesday morning assessment of road conditions, a decision regarding that day’s service will be made and announced to ensure the safety of our Sanitation Division personnel.
Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions, the Florence Police Department strongly advises limiting travel unless absolutely necessary, particularly from Saturday, January 31st through Monday, February 2nd.
Additional city closures and cancellations are as follows:
- The Jayne H. Boswell Animal Shelter will be closed to the public on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- The City Center Farmers Market will be closed on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
- All activities are cancelled Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Dr. Eddie Floyd Tennis Center and Pearl Moore Gymnasium.
- Restroom Facilities at Timrod Park & McLeod Park will be closed Saturday, January 31st through Monday, February 2, 2026.
For real-time updates on any changes to city services or facility schedules, please visit the City of Florence website at www.cityofflorencesc.gov or follow the City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cityofflorence/.
As information, the city has identified the following agencies who will be providing warming shelters:
- The Courtney McGinnis Graham Community Shelter (535 W. Church Street) will open as a daytime warming shelter whenever temperatures fall below 40 degrees, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. If overnight sheltering is needed, the shelter will transition to overnight accommodations. Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.
- The Manna House of Florence (450 Jarrott Street) will open as a warming shelter this weekend and on Monday, February 2nd as follows:
- Friday, January 30, 2026
- 5:00pm – 7:00am
- Saturday, January 31, 2026
- 5:00pm – 7:00am
- Sunday, February 1, 2026
- 5:00pm – 7:00am
- Monday, February 2, 2026
- 5:00pm – 7:00am