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The Town has officially lifted its State of Emergency for Seabrook Island as of 10 AM this morning. All roads on the island are cleared and there is no major flooding to report. There are portions of the pedestrian pathway that have standing water. Crews are working to clear the portion in front of Seafields today.
The Town’s Disaster Recovery Council met at 11 AM today and there was no reported damage to any island property or beaches. SIPOA reported minor beach erosion. Town Hall reopened at 10 AM today and will resume normal business hours starting tomorrow. All SIPOA offices, the Lake House and the gate are open. The Club reopened the golf practice facilities today at 1 PM. They plan to reopen all other facilities tomorrow. Beach Patrol has resumed to normal hours. Citizens are encouraged to report structure damage/debris at this link: Citizen Damage Report (arcgis.com). This will support Charleston County’s eligibility to request federal assistance based on the number and severity of damaged structures. Here is a link for information on Individual Assistance https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual This is our final update from the Town on Tropical Storm Debby. The Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to monitor impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. Charleston County and Seabrook Island remain in OPCON 1. According to the National Weather Service landfall is expected to be overnight and slightly north of Charleston just below Georgetown. Rain showers and wind gusts could still be impacting our area overnight.
The Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to urge residents to stay off the roadways until the storm has passed, as some roads could become dangerous or impassable. Motorists should never drive around barricades or through waters of unknown depth. Citizens are encouraged to report structure damage/debris at this link: Citizen Damage Report (arcgis.com). This will support Charleston County’s eligibility to request federal assistance based on the number and severity of damaged structures. Here is a link for information on Individual Assistance https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual Town Hall will reopen tomorrow at 10 AM unless weather overnight prevents it from opening. We will send an update via email and social media if there are any changes to our reopening schedule. All town meetings for this week are still cancelled. The SIPOA gate will reopen tomorrow to contractors. All Seabrook Island Club facilities will be closed until further notice. Charleston County continues to have their general population, pet-friendly shelter open at the Sheriff’s Office at 3841 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. Charleston County has set up a community information line, which is available daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The number is (843) 746-3900 (3909 for Spanish). The Town encourages residents and visitors to continue to monitor local meteorologists weather updates this week to get the latest updates on Tropical Storm Debby. Now is the time to sign up for CodeRED to get emergency updates. The Town will continue to follow guidance from federal, state and county leaders and will provide updates throughout the week. SAFETY REMINDERS
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 Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to monitor impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. Charleston County continues to be under a tropical storm warning, flash flood warning, tornado watch, and storm surge warning. Charleston County and Seabrook Island remain in OPCON 1. Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina. Mayor Bruce Kleinman also declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Seabrook Island at 12:00 PM on Monday.
Right now, Seabrook Island has a few downed trees that St. John’s Fire Department is assisting with. Chief Ryan Kunitzer asks if a tree falls in the roadway, please utilize 9-1-1. He said they will respond to all emergencies as conditions allow. Two swift water boat teams from Greenville County have arrived to assist them with emergency operations, if needed The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain in our area to continue through at least Thursday. The forecast calls for another 3 to 5 inches today, 1 to 3 inches tomorrow and 2 to 4 inches on Thursday. Tropical storm force winds could peak on Thursday as the storm center moves over our area. A 2- to 4-foot storm surge is also possible. The Town of Seabrook Island is urging residents to stay off the roadways during the storm as some roads could become dangerous or impassable. Motorists should never drive around barricades or through waters of unknown depth. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office will have deputies on hand around the clock. Two ambulances will also on standby. Please keep in mind that emergency response may be delayed if roads become impassable due to flooding. Citizens are encouraged to report structure damage/debris at this link: Citizen Damage Report (arcgis.com). This will support Charleston County’s eligibility to request federal assistance based on the number and severity of damaged structures. Here is a link for information on Individual Assistance https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual A reminder that Town Hall is closed and will remain closed through at least Wednesday. All town meetings for this week have been cancelled. Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) facilities, including the Lake House and SIPOA administrative offices will remain closed through Wednesday. The SIPOA gate will remain closed to contractors through Wednesday. All Seabrook Island Club facilities will be closed until further notice. Seabrook Island Beach Patrol will not be patrolling today and Wednesday. Residents and visitors are advised to stay off of the beach due to storm surge, as well as an elevated risk of rip currents, heavy surf and waterspouts. Charleston County will be opening a general population shelter at North Charleston High School at 1087 E Montague Avenue later today. The shelter at Dunston Elementary School has reached compacity. There is also a pet-friendly shelter at the Sheriff’s Office at 3841 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. Charleston County has set up a community information line, which will be available daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The number is (843) 746-3900 (3909 for Spanish). The Town encourages residents and visitors to continue to monitor local meteorologists weather updates this week to get the latest updates on Tropical Storm Debby. Now is the time to sign up for CodeRED to get emergency updates. The Town will continue to follow guidance from federal, state and county leaders and will provide updates throughout the week. SAFETY REMINDERS
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 Town of Seabrook Island is continuing to monitor and prepare for impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. Charleston County is now under a tropical storm warning, storm surge warning and flood watch. Charleston County and Seabrook Island have moved to OPCON 1 as of noon today. Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina. Mayor Bruce Kleinman has also declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Seabrook Island as of 12:00 PM today.
According to the National Weather Service and Charleston County officials, the most significant impact anticipated for our area continues to be major rainfall that could lead to what they are calling “catastrophic flooding.” The forecast models continue to show the storm sitting along the Atlantic coast for several days. The National Weather Service is forecasting heavy rain in our area to continue through at least Thursday. The forecast calls for 10 to 20 inches of rain, with localized amounts of up to 30 inches possible along the coast. Tropical storm force winds could also be felt as early as Monday evening and continue through Thursday. A 2- to 4-foot storm surge is also possible. Depending on how long Tropical Storm Debby spends over the Atlantic Ocean, additional strengthening may be possible. The Town of Seabrook Island is urging residents to stay off the roadways during the storm as some roads could become dangerous or impassable. Motorists should never drive around barricades or through waters of unknown depth. The St. John’s Fire Department has a high-water vehicle on-hand and stands ready to assist as needed. They have also requested additional high-water and marine resources. Chief Ryan Kunitzer is urging people to keep travel to a minimum Tuesday through Thursday as road closures could be possible due to flooding. The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office will have deputies on hand around the clock. Two ambulances will also on standby. Please keep in mind that emergency response may be delayed if roads become impassable due to flooding. Town Hall closed at 1:00 PM on Monday and will remain closed through at least Wednesday. All town meetings for this week have been cancelled. Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) facilities, including the Lake House and SIPOA administrative offices, will close at 5:00 PM on Monday and will remain closed through Wednesday. The SIPOA gate will be closed to contractors on Tuesday and Wednesday. All Seabrook Island Club facilities will be closed Monday through Wednesday. Seabrook Island Beach Patrol will not be patrolling Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents and visitors are advised to stay off of the beach due to storm surge, as well as an elevated risk of rip currents, heavy surf and waterspouts. The Seabrook Island Utility Commission offices will close at 4:00 PM today. Bohicket Marina will have limited staff through at least Thursday. Charleston County is opening a general population shelter at Dunston Elementary School at 1825 Remount Road, North Charleston, at 5:00 PM today. This is the primary shelter for the county. There is also a pet-friendly shelter open now at the Sheriff’s Office at 3841 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. The county will be using normal CARTA routes for those who need transportation. Charleston County has set up a community information line, which will be available daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The number is (843) 746-3900 (3909 for Spanish). Berkeley Electric Cooperative has sandbags available for residents who need them at their office 1135 Main Road on Johns Island. The Town encourages residents and visitors to continue to monitor local meteorologists weather updates this week to get the latest updates on Tropical Storm Debby. Now is the time to sign up for CodeRED to get emergency updates. The Town will continue to follow guidance from federal, state and county leaders and will provide updates throughout the week. SAFETY REMINDERS
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 Town is continuing to monitor and prepare for the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. We are now under a tropical storm watch. Governor Henry McMaster has also declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina. According to the National Weather Service and Charleston County officials, the biggest impact remains to be major rainfall that could lead to what they are calling catastrophic flooding across our area. The forecast models continue to show the storm sitting along our coast for several days.
The National Weather Service says heavy rainfall could be expected starting Monday through at least Thursday with 10 to 20 inches, and up to 30 inches are possible along the coast. Tropical storm force winds could also be felt as early as Monday. A 2 to 4 foot storm surge is also possible. We are urging residents to stay off the roadways during the storm as some roads could become dangerous to drive through. The St. John’s Fire Department has a high-water vehicle on-hand and stands ready to assist as needed. They have also requested additional high-water resources. Chief Ryan Kunitzer is urging people to keep travel to a minimum Tuesday through Thursday as road closures could be possible due to flooding. Charleston County will be opening a shelter that is pet friendly at the Sheriff’s Office at 3841 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston tomorrow at 8 AM. They will be using normal CARTA routes for those who need transportation. Our Disaster Recovery Council will be meeting tomorrow at 12:30 PM to discuss preparations for the Town. We encourage residents to continue to monitor local meteorologists weather updates this week to get the latest updates on Tropical Storm Debby. Now is the time to sign up for CodeRED to get emergency updates. We will continue to follow guidance from Charleston County leaders and update you all throughout the week. SAFETY REMINDERS
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 Town is continuing to monitor and prepare for the potential impacts from Tropical Storm Debby. According to the National Weather Service and Charleston County officials, the biggest impact we could see is significant rainfall as the forecast models are showing the storm could sit for several days along our coast.
The National Weather Service says heavy rainfall could be expected through at least Thursday with 6 to 12 inches, and up to 18 inches are possible along the coast. Tropical storm force winds could also be felt as early as Monday. SIPOA is preparing for the potential rainfall totals and lowering the ponds. The St. John’s Fire Department has a high-water vehicle on-hand and stands ready to assist as needed. Charleston County will be opening a shelter that is pet friendly at the Sheriff’s Office at 3691 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston. They will be using normal CARTA routes for those who need transportation. County officials have not said when that shelter will open yet. We encourage residents to monitor local meteorologists weather updates throughout the weekend and this coming week to get the latest updates on Tropical Storm Debby. Now is the time to sign up for CodeRED to get emergency updates. We will continue to follow guidance from Charleston County leaders and update you all throughout the week. SAFETY REMINDERS
A low pressure system is expected to strengthen while tracking across the Mississippi River Valley and Great Lakes region Friday into Friday night. A strong cold front associated with the system will push through the area Friday night. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop Friday into Friday evening, and some of the storms could become severe with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. Additionally, gusty winds are expected ahead of and behind the cold front.
TIMING: Severe Thunderstorms: Friday afternoon into Friday evening Winds: Friday afternoon into Friday evening Coastal Flooding: Friday morning high tide occurring around 8:30 AM HAZARDS & IMPACTS: Severe Thunderstorms
Gale Watch for Charleston county nearshore waters late Friday afternoon through Saturday morning SAFETY REMINDERS
An unusually strong storm is expected to impact the Charleston region on Tuesday into Tuesday night, bringing a threat for severe weather, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous beach and marine conditions.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm on Tuesday. Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected across much of the area, with gusts of up to 75 mph possible. High winds have the potential to damage trees and down powerlines, which may result in temporary power outages and road closures. Strong winds are expected to cause high surf and dangerous marine conditions. The greatest threat from high winds is expected between 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Isolated tornadoes are also a possibility. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday afternoon into early Tuesday evening, with the greatest risk between 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm; however, the main hazards will be damaging wind gusts and possible tornadoes. There is a risk of coastal flooding with the Tuesday morning high tide around 6:00 am. The Tuesday morning high tide is currently predicted to reach 7.7 feet. Some rain is anticipated during high tide, but the heaviest rain is expected later in the day. Flash flooding is not expected. Due to the threat of inclement weather, Seabrook Island Town Hall will close at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, January 9th. Charleston County offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 9th. SAFETY REMINDERS
 Tropical Storm Idalia Advisory #5
August 31, 2023 – 1:00 pm The center of Tropical Storm Idalia passed over the Charleston region at approximately 10:00 pm last evening. The storm, which made landfall along the Florida Gulf Coast as a strong category 3 hurricane on Wednesday morning, was downgraded to a tropical storm at 5:00 pm on Wednesday. Though it gradually weakened as it moved across southeastern Georgia and South Carolina, Idalia still brought tropical storm force winds, storm surge, heavy rains and tornadoes to our part of the state. Several trees and large limbs were removed from area roads, and a 9.23-foot tide (the fifth highest ever recorded in Charleston Harbor) resulted in significant coastal flooding throughout the county, including here on Seabrook Island. No significant power outages were reported in our area. At this time, damage appears to be limited to some downed trees, vegetative debris, and pockets of standing water. All roads to, from and within Seabrook Island remain passable. Initial damage assessments are currently ongoing, and members of town staff and volunteers from Seabrook Island CERT will complete an island-wide inspection this afternoon to check for visible damage to personal property. Property owners who sustained structural damage, downed trees and/or flooding are asked report their damages to the town by email to [email protected]. Damage reports should include your name and address, a brief description of the damage sustained, an estimated value of the damage (if known), and photos of the damage (if available). Any information received from property owners will be aggregated and reported to Charleston County as part of a countywide damage assessment. Please note that the reporting of this information should not be considered a claim for reimbursement. Residents should file claims for damage or other losses with their insurance company. Seabrook Island Town Hall will remain closed to non-essential personnel for the remainder of the day today. Town Hall will re-open for regular office hours at 8:00 am on Friday. The Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) remains open for regular hours today. There are no restrictions on contractor entry. This is the final advisory for Hurricane/Tropical Storm Idalia.  Hurricane Idalia Advisory #4
August 30, 2023 – 5:00 pm Hurricane Idalia remains a category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph. The center of the storm is currently located in southeastern Georgia and is moving to the northeast at 20 mph. Idalia is expected to cross into South Carolina later this evening as a strong tropical storm. Though the most significant impacts are still several hours away, the Charleston region has already begun to feel the effects of Idalia. The Charleston County Emergency Management Department (EMD) has reported multiple tornadoes touching down throughout the county. Heavy rains across the Charleston area have resulted in flash flooding and road closures. EMD has also reported coastal flooding in parts of the county. Earlier this afternoon, St. Johns Fire District personnel also responded when a large tree fell across Bohicket Road. Conditions are expected to continue deteriorating into the evening hours. The Town of Seabrook Island is expected to experience impacts from Idalia over the remainder of the evening on Wednesday and into the early morning hours on Thursday. Our area is currently under a Hurricane Warning, Storm Surge Warning and Flood Watch. The NWS has advised that the following impacts are possible in our area:
On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects from Hurricane Idalia. The governor's order directs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) to coordinate with all relevant state agencies and to be prepared to respond to any requests for state assistance from local officials and county emergency management leaders. Earlier today, Charleston County Government declared a State of Emergency as a result of Hurricane Idalia. Charleston County Government offices, including the downtown Judicial Center, will remain closed on Thursday. The Town of Seabrook Island increased its readiness position to OPCON 2 (Likely Disaster Impacts) on Wednesday morning and remains in contact with county and state emergency management officials. Town offices will remain closed for non-essential personnel on Thursday. Seabrook Island Beach Patrol personnel and equipment were removed from the beach around noon on Wednesday due to deteriorating conditions. Beach Patrol advises that strong currents and high surf are likely. Residents and visitors are advised to stay out of the water until the storm has passed. The St. Johns Fire Department will respond to all calls as long as it is safe for their personnel to do so. Calls may need to be prioritized based on conditions. The department will have a high-water vehicle on-island and ready to assist as needed. Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) administrative offices and the Lake House were closed on Wednesday. Subject to storm impacts, SIPOA does not currently anticipate any closures or contractor restrictions on Thursday. The Seabrook Island Club has advised that all Club amenities will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday. Berkeley Electric Cooperative has advised the town that it is continuing to monitor Hurricane Idalia and is prepared to respond to storm impacts in our area. Residents, property owners and visitors are advised to monitor local media outlets for updates on Hurricane Idalia. Forecasts are also updated regularly on the National Hurricane Center website at www.hurricanes.gov. Residents, property owners and visitors are also encouraged to review and be ready to implement their hurricane preparedness plans. Additional resources may be found on the town’s website at https://www.townofseabrookisland.org/emergency-resources.html. In advance of the most significant storm impacts, residents and visitors who have not already done so are encouraged to secure or remove outdoor objects, such as lawn furniture, garbage cans and other materials, which may be blown by the wind. Residents and visitors are also strongly encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel on Wednesday evening and into the early morning hours, especially when tides will be the highest between 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm. 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:
DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES. 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. Charleston County Citizen’s Information Hotline. The Charleston County Citizen’s Information Line is currently active. For questions concerning non-emergency assistance during a state of emergency, contact the Charleston County Citizen’s Information Hotline at (843) 746-3900. Power Outages. Power outages may be reported to Berkeley Electric Cooperative by phone at (888) 253-4232 or online at https://www.berkeleyelectric.coop/. Sign up for CodeRED. The Town of Seabrook Island uses the CodeRED emergency notification system. Click here to register for CodeRED alerts. |
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