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Emergency Notices

Hurricane Dorian Update #11

9/4/2019

 
​September 4, 2019 -- 1:30 pm
 
Hurricane Dorian is now a category 2 hurricane and has begun a slow northward movement off the coast of Florida at approximate latitude of Jacksonville. It is anticipated that heavy rainfall (6” – 10” up to 6” – 12”) and tropical storm force winds with the potential for hurricane force gusts in our area will begin as early as Wednesday afternoon, September 4th. The National Weather Service Charleston estimates that Dorian will be a category 2 hurricane and 35 – 50 miles offshore when it reaches Charleston. NWS Charleston cautions, that while that distance may appear substantial, the storm’s wind field is expanding. With midday high tide on September 5th, a storm surge inundation of 4' - 7' is expected. Isolated tornadoes are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening on September 4th. We urge residents to monitor National Weather Service updates for current information on the storm. The coast of Charleston County is currently under a Hurricane Warning (hurricane impacts expected within the next 48 hours).
 
Charleston County EMS has advised that its personnel will not respond to calls when sustained winds reach 40 mph. As a matter of policy, Charleston County has two advisory conditions for high-span or exposed bridges: when sustained winds reach 30 mph it will declare a condition yellow, meaning high profile vehicles are to stay off those bridges; when sustained winds reach 40 mph it will declare a condition red meaning all vehicles are to stay off those bridges. The Town will issue notice to residents of the active advisory condition. St. Johns Fire District has received two high water vehicles and two Hum Vees and those will be out in the community on September 4th to familiarize attending National Guard personnel with the area. In the event of relocation of apparatus by SJFD, the Town will be informed and will publish that information. In the event of equipment relocation, residents should expect delays in fire and hazard response.
 
Charleston County Emergency Management Department and the Town remain at readiness status "Storm Impacts Occurring or Imminent". At the special Town Council meeting held on Tuesday, September 3rd, Council approved a Declaration of a State of Emergency by which the Mayor is vested with certain powers to respond to emergency events as set forth in the ordinance (Town Code Sec.2-27). Town Hall closed at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, September 3rd, and will remain closed until further notice.
 
Berkeley Electric Cooperative has not made a decision as to whether to pre-emptively cut power, but maintains that possibility as circumstances dictate. The Town will publish that determination when notified by BEC.
 
Evacuated residents should not attempt to return to the Island until the Governor has lifted the evacuation order and the Town has confirmed that it is appropriate for residents to do so. The Town has established criteria for resident return which include availability of emergency services and sewer and water services and completion of debris removal from the roads within the Town.    
 
For emergency response call 911.
 
For emergency response updates and announcements from the Town of Seabrook Island:
 
Continue to monitor the Town's website (https://www.townofseabrookisland.org);
Call the Town's toll-free number (888-314-3177);
Follow the Town's TWITTER feed (twitter.com/seabrookislnd87); or
Follow the Town's FACEBOOK page (facebook.com/townofseabrookisland)
 
Property Owners with rental guests should forward this notice to their rental guests.
 
The next Town update is expected to be afternoon on Thursday, September 5th, but will issue updates earlier as appropriate to the circumstances.

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Town of Seabrook Island

2001 Seabrook Island Road
Seabrook Island, SC 29455
Phone: (843) 768-9121
​Email: info@townofseabrookisland.org

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  • About
    • History >
      • Early History
      • Resort & Club History
      • Town History
    • Awards & Accolades
    • Community Calendar
    • Photo Gallery
    • Visitor Info
  • Government
    • Introduction
    • Mayor >
      • John Gregg
    • Town Council >
      • Jeri Finke
      • Patricia Fox
      • Barry Goldstein
      • Dan Kortvelesy
    • Town Boards >
      • ATAX Advisory Committee
      • Board of Zoning Appeals
      • Community Promotion & Engagement Committee
      • Environment & Wildlife Committee
      • Planning Commission
      • Public Safety Committee
      • Public Works Committee
      • Utility Commission
    • Ordinances >
      • Code of Ordinances
      • Development Standards Ordinance
    • Public Records >
      • Financial Records
      • Records Requests
    • Strategic Priorities >
      • 2022-23 Priorities
    • Volunteer >
      • Apply to Serve on a Town Board
  • Meetings
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      • Town Council
      • ATAX Advisory Committee
      • Board of Zoning Appeals
      • Community Promotion & Engagement Committee
      • Environment & Wildlife Committee
      • Planning Commission
      • Public Safety Committee
      • Public Works Committee
      • Utility Commission
    • Public Comment Portal >
      • Variance #180
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    • Beach Services >
      • Beach Management
      • Beach Patrol
      • Beach Rules
    • Code Enforcement
    • Emergency Preparedness >
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      • Emergency Resources
      • Emergency Contacts
      • Emergency Contractor Lists
      • Disaster Recovery Council
      • Sign Up for Code Red
    • Floodplain Mgmt.
    • Grants >
      • Community Promotion Grants
    • Licenses & Permits >
      • Business Licenses
      • Building Permits
      • Short-Term Rental Permits
      • Zoning Permits
    • Mosquito Control
    • Municipal Court
    • Planning & Zoning >
      • Comprehensive Plan
      • Subdivision Plats
    • Public Safety >
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      • Fire Service
      • Emergency Medical
      • AirMedCare Network
    • Utilities >
      • SIUC Website
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      • Dolphin Education Program
    • Bids & Proposals
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      • Accelerate SC (Link)
      • CDC (Link)
      • Coronavirus.gov (Link)
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