Due to inclement weather with the approach of Hurricane Idalia, City of Columbia facilities will be closed to the public at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Public safety and other essential functions will operate as normal.
The City of Columbia municipal court, payment center and parks will all close at 2:00 p.m. All afterschool programs at City of Columbia Parks & Recreation facilities are cancelled on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
The City of Columbia facilities will open back up to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Citizens can access services online or by calling Customer Care at (803) 545-3300. Updates will be provided on the City’s website, www.ColumbiaSC.gov.
Please do not travel unless necessary. Please avoid flood prone areas and streets.
For all emergencies, please call 911.
City leadership will continue to monitor the weather and will make any necessary announcements regarding any further closings.
Stay connected and be prepared. Please visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s (SCEMD) website at https://hurricane.sc/