The Town has adopted Emergency Ordinance 2026-01 (Amended) to establish temporary beach rules while SIPOA conducts its sand scraping project.

The temporary rules are intended to help protect residents, visitors, wildlife, marine life, and sensitive shorebird and sea turtle habitats while construction vehicles are operating on the beach. The sand transfer project is expected to be completed by December 31, 2026.

All temporary beach rules go into effect on October 15, 2026
 
Beach Vehicle Use
Motor vehicles are generally not permitted on the beach, except for authorized vehicles, including those used by:

• Town, county, state, and federal agencies
• Public safety and emergency services
• Contractors providing services for the Town
• SIPOA, Seabrook Island Club, Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol, Seabrook Island Utility Commission, and St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center
• Individuals with qualifying disabilities, when using permitted small motorized vehicles or medical devices
• Properly permitted Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes
• Vehicles operating under an approved Town vehicle-use permit

Authorized vehicles must generally:

• Stay at or below 10 mph
• Operate on the wet sand, except when accessing the wet sand
• Stay out of dunes and vegetated areas
• Enter the beach only at authorized access points
• Avoid endangering or unreasonably disturbing people, wildlife, marine life, and protected habitat
• Have four-wheel drive, with limited exceptions

 
Pet Rules
A restricted beach area will extend from Boardwalk #1 to the Atlantic Ocean and northeast to Captain Sams Inlet. Pets will not be permitted in this restricted area at any time, whether leashed or unleashed.
In all other areas of the beach, pets must be kept on a leash at all times.
 
Beach Fires
Fires, open flames, and propane-fueled grills, cookers, or heating devices will not be permitted during this time.
 
Nighttime Beach Access
Public access to Seabrook Island beaches will be prohibited between sunset and sunrise.

Town Hall will have staff working remotely on Tuesday, September 1. There is work being done on our internet system at town hall for the full day.​

Phones and emails will still be answered by staff. Town Hall will resume to normal operating conditions on Wednesday, September 2.

Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone "K2," which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 PM on Tuesday July 28, and will be completed prior to 7:00 AM on Wednesday July 29 (weather permitting).

As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town's website at https://www.townofseabrookisland.org/mosquito-control.html.

For more information about the Mosquito Control program, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control.

The Town of Seabrook Island is switching from Code Red to Everbridge, a mass notification system that delivers critical, local emergency alerts only.

With hurricane season underway, Everbridge will provide timely, area-specific warnings and instructions during weather events and other emergencies. ​

This system will be used exclusively for emergency notifications. Sign up or update your contact info here: https://member.everbridge.net/index/99507412926584

SCDES’s Bureau of Coastal Management (BCM) will be hosting two educational open houses for Phase II of the 2024-2028 Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines Review. BCM is hosting two open house locations so attendees can choose whichever is most convenient; both events will provide the same material. 
 
The first open house is focused on the Greater Charleston Area and will take place on Tuesday, July 28th from 5pm to 7pm at the Keith Summey Library, 3503 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405. The Phase II beaches in the greater Charleston area include Seabrook Island, Kiawah Island, Folly Beach, Morris Island, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms and Dewees Island.
 
The second open house is focused on the Greater Edisto Area and will take place on Thursday, August 6th from 5pm to 7pm at St. Paul's Hollywood Library, 5130 SC-165, Hollywood, SC 29449. The Phase II beaches in the greater Edisto area include Edisto Beach, Edingsville Beach, Botany Bay/Pockoy, Seabrook Island, and Kiawah Island. 

These drop-in, informational events are designed to educate the public on the beachfront jurisdictional lines review process, with SCDES BCM staff present to answer questions about the Phase II beaches. There are currently no new lines available for Phase II beaches, and public comments will not be recorded at this time. Public hearings for the Phase II lines will be scheduled once the proposed lines have been made available, along with a public comment period. To learn more about the beachfront jurisdictional lines review, please visit des.sc.gov/beachline

The Town of Seabrook Island received a Municipal Achievement Award for its Disaster Recovery Council. The town won in the 1,001 – 5,000 population category.   

The Town of Seabrook Island’s coastal location makes it vulnerable to hurricanes, flooding and power outages. Because of these threats, and the challenges that individual community organizations face when collaborating with one another to respond to an emergency, the town decided to establish the Disaster Recovery Council as a way to strengthen its community preparedness. The council engages in yearly training exercises based on real emergencies facilitated by emergency management professionals. These experiences help the council identify potential issues and recommend improvements to Seabrook Island’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. 

The council takes advantage of town staff expertise and facilities as well as volunteer participation, which helps keep its funding needs to a minimum. It partners with municipal departments, local utilities, homeowners associations, the Seabrook Island Community Emergency Response Team, the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office and St. Johns Fire District in its efforts. Future plans include using training scenarios that address emerging risks such as climate-related impacts and infrastructure disruptions, as well as finding more ways to enhance resident preparedness education.  

By incorporating the lessons learned from ongoing scenario-based, partnership-driven emergency training, the council places the town in a position to handle future emergencies with clear communication and strong partnerships — all helping to build a more resilient community.  

These winning entries represent innovative projects undertaken by Municipal Association member cities and towns. Information and a video about the project are available on the Association’s website www.masc.sc (keyword: Achievement Awards).

The Municipal Association of SC initiated the Achievement Awards in 1987 to recognize and encourage innovations and excellence in local government.  ​

Monday, May 11 through Wednesday, May 13 asphalt crews will be conducting repairs to the pathway adjacent to Seafields leading up to Freshfields. The pathway will be closed and inaccessible in that area while repairs are being completed. “Pathway Closed” signs will be placed in the appropriate locations so crews can safely complete their work.