HURRICANE ISAIAS ADVISORY #6
August 4, 2020 -- 12:00 pm The outer bands of Hurricane Isaias brushed the coast of Charleston County during the afternoon hours of Monday, August 3rd. The center of the storm remained offshore, which resulted in lower wind speeds and rainfall amounts in the Charleston region. The National Weather Service upgraded Isaias from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane at 5:00 pm on Monday, with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph. Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, NC, shortly after 11:00 pm on Monday. As of noon Tuesday, no significant damage has been reported on Seabrook Island and all roads leading to and from the island are clear of water and debris. The Town of Seabrook Island has resumed normal operating conditions and Town Hall re-opened for regular office hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) on Tuesday. The Town of Seabrook Island maintains lists of local contractors who are licensed to offer emergency blue tarp services (such as placing temporary protective coverings over damaged structures) and tree removal services following a hurricane or other disaster. If your home or property suffered damage as a result of the storm, please click here to view the town’s licensed contractor lists. This is the final advisory for Hurricane Isaias. TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS ADVISORY #5
August 3, 2020 -- 2:00 pm On Monday afternoon, officials from the Town of Seabrook Island participated in a countywide conference call organized by the Charleston County Emergency Management Department (CCEMD). During the call, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Office briefed local officials on the current forecast for Tropical Storm Isaias. The key messages from this update were:
Seabrook Island Town Hall was CLOSED at 2:00 pm on Monday. At this time, town offices are expected to reopen at 8:00 am on Tuesday. If conditions warrant, any changes to the town’s operating hours will be posted on the town’s website and social media channels. Residents, property owners and visitors should continue to monitor local media outlets for updates on Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasts are updated regularly on the NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov. Individuals are also to advised to avoid any unnecessary travel. In the event of an emergency, please call 911. Emergency calls to 911 should be reserved for life-threatening situations, or for the reporting of a crime or fire. Do NOT call 911 if you have water in your home unless your life is in danger. Do NOT call 911 to report a power outage. Power outages should be reported directly to Berkeley Electric Cooperative. The Town of Seabrook Island maintains a list of local contractors who are licensed to offer emergency blue tarp services (such as placing temporary protective coverings over damaged structures) and tree removal services following a hurricane or other disaster. To view a list of licensed contractors, please click here. Official updates regarding Tropical Storm Isaias from the Town of Seabrook Island will continue to be posted on the following channels:
Property owners and managers with rental guests should forward this information to their rental guests. Owners and managers of commercial establishments are also encouraged to share this information with their employees. The next town advisory is anticipated to be distributed by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 4th, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS ADVISORY #4
August 2, 2020 -- 3:00 pm On Sunday afternoon, officials from the Town of Seabrook Island participated in another countywide conference call organized by the Charleston County Emergency Management Department (CCEMD). During the call, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Office briefed local officials on the current forecast for Tropical Storm Isaias. The key messages from this update were:
The Town of Seabrook Island has increased its emergency readiness status to reflect that tropical storm impacts are likely. At 1:30 pm today, the town convened a meeting of its Disaster Recovery Council to discuss continued preparations with community organizations and agencies. At this time, Seabrook Island Town Hall is expected to remain open for regular business hours on Monday (8:00 am to 4:00 pm). If conditions warrant, any change to the operational status of Town Hall will be posted on the town’s website and social media channels. At this time, residents, property owners and visitors are advised to monitor local media outlets for updates on Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasts are updated regularly on the NHC website at www.hurricanes.gov. Residents, property owners and visitors are also encouraged to review their preparedness plans. Additional resources are available at the following links: Official updates regarding Tropical Storm Isaias from the Town of Seabrook Island will continue to be posted on the following channels:
In the event of an emergency, please dial 911. Property owners and managers with rental guests should forward this information to their rental guests. Owners and managers of commercial establishments are also encouraged to share this information with their employees. The next town advisory is anticipated to be distributed by 3:00 PM on Monday, August 3rd, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. HURRICANE ISAIAS ADVISORY #3
August 1, 2020 -- 3:00 pm Earlier this afternoon, officials from the Town of Seabrook Island again participated in a countywide conference call organized by the Charleston County Emergency Management Department (CCEMD). During the call, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston Office briefed local officials on the current forecast for Hurricane Isaias. The key messages from this update were:
The Town of Seabrook Island has increased its emergency readiness status to reflect that tropical storm impacts are likely. At 1:30 pm today, the town convened a meeting of its Disaster Recovery Council to discuss continued preparations with community organizations and agencies. As Hurricane Isaias approaches, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) encourages residents and property owners to review their personal safety plans and consider actions they would need to take if the storm threatens the state:
Residents, property owners and visitors are also encouraged to review their hurricane preparedness plans. Additional resources are available at the following links: Official updates regarding Hurricane Isaias from the Town of Seabrook Island will continue to be posted on the following channels:
Property owners and managers with rental guests should forward this information to their rental guests. Owners and managers of commercial establishments are also encouraged to share this information with their employees. The next town advisory is anticipated to be distributed by 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 2nd, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. |
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