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Electric and Gas: South Carolina Electric and Gas Company, 554-7234 or 1-800-251-7234. Depending on credit history, a deposit of $150 may be required and is refundable after one year of satisfactory payments. Persons with previous accounts may be handled differently. Visit www.sceg.com for more information. Telephone: BellSouth, 1-888-757-6500. Out of state, 1-800-336-0014. See page 9 of the Greater Charleston Telephone Directory for more information. Deposit dependent on credit history. Visit www.bellsouth.com for more information. Water: Commissioners of Public Works, 727-6800, 103 St. Phillip Street. $25-55 fee for a new account. Mt. Pleasant Waterworks, 884-9626, 1619 Rifle Range Road. *$40 fee for a new acount. Renters pay a $50 refundable deposit (refundable after 1 year). The $50 security charge (deposit) is waived if the renter signs up for bank draft. Cable: Comcast Cable, 554-4100. Customer Service Office in Mt. Pleasant, 1308 Hwy 17; in N. Charleston, 4400 Bell Oaks Drive. Preferred basic installation fee is $43.75. Monthly bill approx. $46.00 plus tax. Ask about specials. Newspaper: The Post and Courier, 577-7111, 134 Columbus Street. Paper delivery is 1 month for $12.25, 3 months for $40.50, 6 months for $77.70, and 1 year for $150.00. Delivered mornings only. Mail: The Off-Campus Housing Office or any U.S. Post Office has Change-of-Address cards. Nearby post offices are downtown at 83 Broad St. and 557 East Bay St., on James Island at 579 Folly Rd., and in West Ashley at 78 Sycamore Rd. Vehicle License Tags: First, pay vehicle property tax by taking title or registration to County Auditor’s Office, located at Meeting and Broad St. (958-4200); 3870 Leeds Ave. in North Charleston (202-6692); or 1189 Iron Bridge Rd. in Mt. Pleasant (856-1200). Then go to Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office with title and property tax receipt and fill out Form 400 for tag. Offices located at 180 Lockwood Blvd. downtown; 3790 Leeds Ave.; and 1189 Iron Bridge Rd. DMV information line is 800-442-1368. Driver’s License: Division of Motor Vehicles, 800-442-1368. Need Social Security card, out-of- state license, and proof of insurance. $25.00 charge if out of state. $12.50 for renewals. Parking: On-Campus- Office of Parking Management, 792-3665, 2nd floor of parking garage on the corner of President and Bee Streets. Visit http://www.musc.edu/businesssvc/Parking for more information. Downtown - Dept. of Traffic & Transportation, 724-7368. Residents may obtain parking decal at 180 Lockwood Blvd. with registration and lease agreement. $7.50 per decal. Garbage: Contact City of Charleston Sanitation, 724-7364, to get collection schedule for your area. Recycling: Contact Charleston County Solid Waste Recycling, 720-7111, for recycling calendar. Pick up recycling bin at 13 Romney Street. Public Schools: Information packets on the Charleston County Public Public Transportation: CARTA (Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority): For students/employees who do not have a car in town or simply want to save money on gas, CARTA offers free options for your traveling needs. Bicycle Registration: For identification purposes, all bicycles must have a City of Charleston registration. You will receive a numbered identification sticker and your bicycle’s description and serial number will be on record. Register your bike for $1.00 in the MUSC Public Safety Office, 101 Doughty Street, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 792-4023, or at the Charleston Police Department, 180 Lockwood Boulevard. Pick-up the comprehensive booklet, “South Carolina Road Rules for Bikes,” to familiarize yourself with Charleston regulations. For information via the Internet, access www.musc.edu/publicsafety. Renter’s Insurance: Since Hurricane Hugo tore through Charleston in 1989, several insurance companies discontinued offering any type of renter’s insurance. Renter’s insurance policies are, however, available from numerous insurance companies. A few of these companies are listed below for your convenience. A general policy will insure your personal belongings for damage or loss due to the following: smoke, fire, lightning, explosion, falling objects, wind and hail, vandalism and theft. Other types of policies are needed for damage or loss due to earthquakes and flooding. While hurricane protection is a major concern for Charleston residents, there is no specific hurricane insurance policy available. Obtaining two policies, general (wind damage) and flood, can cover damage from hurricanes. Flood insurance is never included in renter’s insurance; however, if you live in a flood prone area, we recommend investing in a flood insurance policy. The cost of renter’s insurance depends on the extent of its coverage and on the location and structure of your property. Replacement-cost coverage is recommended so that you will be reimbursed for the actual amount of money that it will cost to replace your property. Be sure to check with your car insurance carrier as renter’s insurance is usually less expensive if you already have your vehicle insured with a company. Also, as a student, the least expensive way to have your rental property insured may be through your parent’s homeowner’s policy. “Rider” policies are required to specifically insure jewelry, silver, artwork, and other expensive personal property. Prudential Insurance Cliff Heath Agency Met Life Financial Services C.T. Lowndes & Company United Casualty Insurance Company of America National Student Services, Inc. Shopping:
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