 Hurricane Ian Advisory #6 September 30, 2022 – 3:00 pm Hurricane Ian made landfall this afternoon as a Category 1 storm near Georgetown, SC, with maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour. The area remains under a HURRICANE WARNING and FLASH FLOOD WARNING. Per National Weather Service Charleston, gusts of more than 70 mph have been recorded in Charleston Harbor. Based on the storm’s track as it approached the coast, the offshore wind direction reduced the threat of major flooding in our area; however, there are still many road closures, downed trees, and scattered power outages throughout the county. Tropical storm force winds and heavy rains are forecast to continue in the Charleston Tri-County area for the remainder of this afternoon and are expected to decrease after 6:00 pm today. There are no significant weather concerns for Saturday. St. John’s Fire District reports that several trees have been downed across their service area. Most roadways have been cleared, but River Road is currently closed at Burden Creek Road due to a very large tree down across the road. SCDOT has been made aware of the issue, but SJFD is uncertain on the time frame for clearing. Parts of Johns Island remain without power/internet. Charleston County's emergency status remains at OPCON 1 (Disaster Imminent or Occurring / Full Emergency Response Operations) and all county offices are closed today. The county’s citizen information line is available for non-emergency calls between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at (843) 746-3900. For shelter locations, please contact the county’s citizen information line or visit the county website at www.charlestoncounty.org. The Town of Seabrook Island is currently at OPCON 2 (Enhanced Readiness / Disaster Impacts Likely). Town offices remain closed today and all beach patrol services have been suspended. Officials from the town will conduct a damage assessment at 10:00 am on Saturday. Residents are encouraged to report structural damage, downed trees, and areas of localized flooding. Damage reports may be sent via email to jcronin@townofseabrookisland.org. Please include your name, address, and photos (if available). Residents, property owners, and visitors are advised to monitor local media outlets for updates on Hurricane Ian. Forecasts are also updated regularly on the National Hurricane Center website at www.hurricanes.gov. Until conditions begin improving later this evening, individuals are encouraged to heed the following recommendations:
The next Town advisory is anticipated to be distributed on the afternoon of Saturday, October 1st, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. 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. ========= Official updates from the town will be posted on the following town channels, as warranted:
Sign up for the Town's emergency notification system CodeRED. If you are unsure if you are registered, you can re-register without receiving duplicate notices. Be sure to opt-in for severe weather warning alerts. Click here to register. 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.  Tropical Storm Ian Advisory #5 September 29, 2022 – 3:00 pm Tropical Storm Ian has emerged from the east coast of Florida and has entered the Atlantic Ocean. Ian currently has maximum sustained winds of 70 miles per hour. Additional strengthening is possible over the next 24 hours. The current forecast calls for Ian to regain hurricane status prior to making a second landfall on the South Carolina coast on Friday. As of 11:00 am on Thursday, the National Weather Service has issued a HURRICANE WARNING for the entire South Carolina coast. This means that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected within the specified area. A STORM SURGE WARNING remains in effect for the entire coast. According to NWS Charleston, there is high confidence that Hurricane Ian will impact our area. Below is a summary of today’s report from NWS Charleston:
As of 2:00 pm Thursday, Charleston County has moved to OPCON 1 (Disaster Imminent or Occurring / Full Emergency Response Operations). County offices will remain closed on Friday. Charleston County Emergency Management Department (CCEMD) encourages residents in low-lying and flood prone areas to consider relocating during the storm. The county’s citizen information line will be available for non-emergency calls between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at (843) 746-3900. For shelter locations, opening times, and transportation options, please contact the county’s citizen information line or visit the county website at www.charlestoncounty.org. The Town of Seabrook Island is currently at OPCON 2 (Enhanced Readiness / Disaster Impacts Likely). Town offices closed at 12:00 pm on Thursday and will remain closed on Friday. Beach patrol services will also be suspended on Friday. Residents, property owners, and visitors are strongly advised to monitor local media outlets for updates on Tropical Storm Ian and to prepare for potential storm impacts. Forecasts are also updated regularly on the National Hurricane Center website at www.hurricanes.gov. As conditions in our area begin to deteriorate later today and especially Friday, individuals are encouraged to heed the following recommendations:
The next Town advisory is anticipated to be distributed on the afternoon of Friday, September 30th, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. 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. ======== Official updates from the town will be posted on the following town channels, as warranted:
Sign up for the Town's emergency notification system CodeRED. If you are unsure if you are registered, you can re-register without receiving duplicate notices. Be sure to opt-in for severe weather warning alerts. Click here to register. 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. Hurricane Ian Advisory #4 September 28, 2022 – 6:00 pm Hurricane Ian made landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 28, 2022, as a strong Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. Hurricane Ian is now moving northeast across the state of Florida and is expected to emerge into the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. There is still uncertainty with the track and intensity of the storm after it emerges from the east coast of Florida. Because Ian is now forecast to be over the Atlantic Ocean for a longer period of time, there is an increased possibility of hurricane force winds in our area. Earlier today, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Hurricane Watch for coastal counties, including Charleston County. The area also remains under a Tropical Storm Warning and Storm Surge Warning. According to NWS Charleston, there is high confidence that Hurricane Ian will impact our area. Below is a summary of today’s report from NWS Charleston:
On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster declared a statewide State of Emergency effective at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, September 28th. The Governor has not issued an evacuation order. During a press conference on Wednesday afternoon, representatives from the Charleston County Emergency Management Department (CCEMD) encouraged residents in low-lying and flood prone areas to consider relocating during the storm. CCEMD representatives also announced the following actions in advance of Hurricane Ian:
As of Wednesday afternoon, the Town of Seabrook Island has also moved its operational status to OPCON 2 (Enhanced Readiness / Disaster Impacts Likely). Town offices will close at 12:00 pm on Thursday, September 29th, and will remain closed on Friday, September 30th. Beach patrol services will also be suspended on Friday, September 30th. Residents, property owners, and visitors are advised to monitor local media outlets for updates on Hurricane Ian and to make early preparations for potential storm impacts, including possible power outages. Forecasts are also updated regularly on the National Hurricane Center website at www.hurricanes.gov. As conditions in our area begin to deteriorate, individuals are encouraged to heed the following recommendations:
The next Town advisory is anticipated to be distributed on the afternoon of Thursday, September 29th, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. 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. ======== Official updates from the town will be posted on the following town channels, as warranted:
Sign up for the Town's emergency notification system CodeRED. If you are unsure if you are registered, you can re-register without receiving duplicate notices. Be sure to opt-in for severe weather warning alerts. Click here to register. 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. Hurricane Ian Advisory #3 September 27, 2022 – 5:00 pm As of 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, Hurricane Ian is a category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. The hurricane should remain in a favorable environment for strengthening over the next day or so while it moves over the warm waters of the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. While confidence in the storm track remains uncertain, current models predict Ian will make landfall on the Florida Gulf coast late Wednesday or early Thursday as a major hurricane. Earlier today, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Tropical Storm Watch and Storm Surge Watch for coastal South Carolina, from the Savannah River to the South Santee River. According to NWS Charleston, there is high confidence that Hurricane Ian will impact our area. Below is a summary of today’s report from NWS Charleston:
Residents, property owners and visitors are advised to monitor local media outlets for updates on Hurricane Ian and to make early preparations for potential storm impacts, including possible power outages. Forecasts are also updated regularly on the National Hurricane Center website at www.hurricanes.gov. The Town of Seabrook Island remains at OPCON 3 (Normal Operating Conditions) as we continue to monitor Hurricane Ian. The next Town advisory is anticipated to be distributed on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 28th, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. 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. ======== Official updates from the town will be posted on the following town channels, as warranted:
Sign up for the Town's emergency notification system CodeRED. If you are unsure if you are registered, you can re-register without receiving duplicate notices. Be sure to opt-in for severe weather warning alerts. Click here to register. 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. Hurricane Ian Advisory #2 September 26, 2022 – 3:00 pm On Monday, September 26, 2022, officials from the Town of Seabrook Island participated in a regional conference call with Charleston County Emergency Management Department (“CCEMD”) to receive an update on Hurricane Ian. Hurricane Ian was upgraded from a tropical storm on Monday morning. It is expected to rapidly intensify once it enters the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to become a major hurricane on Tuesday. While confidence in the storm track remains uncertain, current models predict Ian to make landfall on the Florida Gulf coast late Thursday or early Friday. According to National Weather Service Charleston, the key takeaways from today’s call were as follows:
Residents, property owners and visitors are advised to monitor local media outlets for updates on Hurricane Ian and to make early preparations for potential storm impacts, including possible power outages. Forecasts are also updated regularly on the National Hurricane Center website at www.hurricanes.gov. The Town of Seabrook Island remains at OPCON 3 (Normal Operating Conditions) as we continue to monitor Hurricane Ian. The next Town advisory is anticipated to be distributed after the CCEMD conference call on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 27th, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. 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. ======== Official updates from the town will be posted on the following town channels, as warranted:
Sign up for the Town's emergency notification system CodeRED. If you are unsure if you are registered, you can re-register without receiving duplicate notices. Be sure to opt-in for severe weather warning alerts. Click here to register. 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. Tropical Storm Ian Advisory September 25, 2022 – 6:00 pm At 1:30 pm on September 25, 2022, officials from the Town of Seabrook Island participated in a regional conference call with Charleston County Emergency Management Department (“CCEMD”) to review the threat posed by Tropical Storm Ian. Owing to uncertainties in the forecast storm track, potential impacts to Seabrook Island remain difficult to accurately predict. The Town will continue to monitor storm activity. National Weather Service Charleston reported that possibly as early as Thursday and into Friday, the Charleston area may experience heavy rain (5-7 inches) and tropical storm force wind gusts. The area along the coast will feel the greatest impact. There is the potential for coastal flooding and beach erosion during that time. Seabrook Island residents are encouraged to monitor storm reporting and to make early preparations for potential storm impacts, including power outages. Residents, property owners and visitors are advised to monitor local media outlets for updates on Tropical Storm Ian. Forecasts are also updated regularly on the National Hurricane Center website at www.hurricanes.gov. The Town of Seabrook Island remains at OPCON 3 (Normal Operating Conditions) as we continue to monitor Tropical Storm Ian. The next Town advisory is anticipated to be distributed by 3:00 PM on Monday, September 26th, unless conditions warrant an earlier update. 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. ======== Official updates from the town will be posted on the following town channels, as warranted:
Sign up for the Town's emergency notification system CodeRED. If you are unsure if you are registered, you can re-register without receiving duplicate notices. Be sure to opt-in for severe weather warning alerts. Click here to register. 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. |
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