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DPH’s Care Line Resumes Normal Hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 7, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is ending its expanded hours of the Care Line beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.

On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Care Line (1-855-472-3432) will resume its normal operating hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

DPH encourages residents to follow it’s after the storm tips to stay safe. You can also visit dph.sc.gov or scemd.org for more information about Helene.


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