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.

The Town of Seabrook Island is now accepting applications from eligible organizations for funding from the 2026 Discretionary Grants Program

​​The Seabrook Island Discretionary Grant Program was established by Town Council in 2026. The Discretionary Grant Program combines and replaces two prior grant programs - the Community Promotion Grant Program and the Environment and Wildlife Conservation Grant Program - into a single program.
 
The Discretionary Grants Program is intended to support eligible organizations in carrying out projects that advance a legitimate public purpose and provide a direct and demonstrable benefit to the Town of Seabrook Island, including, but not limited to, its residents, property owners, visitors, and/or businesses.

​Grant funds must be used to promote community wellness, civic engagement, cultural and historical awareness, economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and wildlife conservation in a manner consistent with applicable law, Town policy, and sound fiscal accountability.
 
FY 2026 Discretionary Grant Program Summary

• Total Funds Available in 2026: $30,000.00
• Maximum Grant Amount: $5,000.00
• To Apply: Grant applications will be accepted starting April 1, 2026. The first review of applications will take place on April 22, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the earlier of October 1, 2026, or upon the commitment of all available grant funds for 2026. Please refer to the grant application form to view the application deadlines for each Committee meeting in 2026.

 
For more information about the Discretionary Grant Program, or to download a grant application form, please click here.

​Dear Residents, Property Owners, Employees, and Friends of Seabrook Island:
 
The leaders of the Town of Seabrook Island, the Seabrook Island Property Owners Association, and the Seabrook Island Club are united in asking for your help.
 
Charleston County Council is currently preparing a Transportation Sales Tax referendum that may appear on the ballot in 2026. The draft project list under consideration includes approximately $4.25 billion in funding for road, transit, bike/pedestrian, and greenbelt projects throughout the county.
 
Unfortunately, the draft project list does not include a single dollar for projects within the town limits of Seabrook Island.
 
This omission is particularly concerning given the importance—and vulnerability—of Seabrook Island Road, the only means of vehicular access to and from our community.
 
Low-lying segments of Seabrook Island Road regularly experience tidal flooding during high tides and storm events. When flooding occurs, access to the island can be significantly restricted or completely cut off. This creates serious risks for residents, employees, and visitors and can delay response times from police, fire and emergency medical services.
 
During a nor’easter in December 2023, first responders were forced to rescue occupants from vehicles stranded in floodwaters on Seabrook Island Road. The roadway became impassable, and our entire community was effectively cut off from the rest of the county until floodwaters receded.
 
Each day, approximately 7,700 vehicle trips travel along Seabrook Island Road. The corridor serves more than 2,100 full-time residents, 2,600 dwelling units, and thousands of visitors, while also supporting more than 2,400 businesses, contractors, and employees who rely on safe and reliable access to the island. It is also a vital gateway to destinations such as the MUSC Medical Pavilion, Bohicket Marina, Freshfields Village, St. Christopher Camp and Conference Center, and numerous local employers.
 
For years, improving Seabrook Island Road has been identified as the Town’s highest transportation priority. The proposed Seabrook Island Road Improvement Project would elevate flood-prone segments of the roadway and improve drainage to reduce tidal flooding and improve reliability.
 
Importantly, this project is already well advanced in design and permitting and is expected to be shovel-ready by the time sales tax collections begin in 2027.
 
Simply put, this project must move forward. Reliable access to Seabrook Island is not optional—it is essential for public safety, emergency response, evacuation, and the continued vitality of our community.
 
If the Seabrook Island Road Improvement Project is included in the countywide transportation sales tax program, it can be funded through a revenue source Seabrook Island residents and visitors are already paying. If it is not included, the Town will need to pursue other funding options, such as bonds repaid through property taxes or other local taxes.
 
That outcome would be fundamentally unfair. Seabrook residents, property owners, employees, and visitors already contribute millions of dollars to the county transportation sales tax—helping finance projects throughout Charleston County. It is only reasonable that our community receive an appropriate investment in return. The Town’s request amounts to roughly one penny for every $10 in transportation sales taxes collected.
 
Our shared message to Charleston County is simple: Seabrook Island deserves transportation funding that is Faster, Fairer, and Safer.

• Faster because this project is ready to move forward as soon as funding is secured.
• Fairer because Seabrook Island residents and visitors have contributed to the transportation sales tax for decades but have not received comparable investment within the Town.
• Safer because reliable access to the island is essential for emergency response, evacuation, and everyday travel.

 
We Need Your Voice!
 
Charleston County is currently asking the public to provide input through an online survey that will help determine which projects are included in the referendum. The survey will be available until Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
 
We encourage every resident, property owner, employee, and visitor who cares about the future of Seabrook Island to participate.
 
Please take a moment to complete the county’s survey and tell County Council that our community needs Seabrook Island Road Now!
 
Take the survey here:
https://charlestontransportation.com/survey/
 
Your voice can help ensure that Seabrook Island receives the transportation investment necessary to protect public safety, strengthen our resilience to coastal flooding, and support the economic vitality of our community.
 
Thank you for your support and your advocacy.
 
Sincerely,
 
Bruce Kleinman
Mayor
Town of Seabrook Island
 
John Lassiter
President
Seabrook Island Property Owners Association
 
John Carpenter
President
Seabrook Island Club

​Mayor Kleinman will be holding the first Community Town Hall meeting of 2026 on Wednesday, March 18, from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in Council Chambers at Town Hall. During this open forum, residents will have the opportunity to ask questions, explain any concerns, or provide recommendations to Mayor Kleinman.
 
The meeting will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend.

We look forward to seeing residents on March 18.

On Monday, January 12, 2026, Seabrook Island Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 2026-01, formally requesting that the Seabrook Island Road Improvement Project be included on the 2026 Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax Referendum.
 
This project is essential to protecting Seabrook Island’s only primary access roadway. Repeated flooding along Seabrook Island Road has created ongoing safety, reliability, and resiliency concerns for residents, emergency responders, and visitors. The proposed improvements would raise low-lying sections of the road between the Freshfields roundabout and Landfall Way, and would also include new roadside drainage to reduce flooding impacts.
 
The Town has pursued Transportation Sales Tax (TST) funding for this project through Charleston County in both 2024 and 2025. While the TST program has generated approximately $3.4 billion for transportation improvements countywide since 2004, Seabrook Island has never received TST funding for a road or infrastructure project. Due to the scale and cost of this much-needed improvement, the County’s annual allocation program has not been sufficient to fund it, making inclusion on the 2026 Sales Tax Referendum critically important.
 
Town Council believes this project is vital to the long-term safety, accessibility, and resilience of Seabrook Island. Inclusion on the 2026 referendum would provide a meaningful opportunity to finally secure the funding necessary to address these longstanding issues.
 
How You Can Help
 
Resident input matters. Charleston County is currently accepting public comments as it considers which projects to place on the 2026 Transportation Sales Tax Referendum. Town Council encourages all residents to submit comments expressing support for the Seabrook Island Road Improvement Project.
 
Submit your comments to: [email protected]
 
A strong show of community support will help ensure that Seabrook Island’s needs are clearly heard and fairly considered. Together, we can advocate for the infrastructure investment necessary to protect our community now and into the future.