Tropical Storm Debby Update #5

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
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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

• DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES. Emergency calls to 911 should be reserved for life-threatening situations, or for the reporting of a crime or fire.
• SECURE BELONGINGS. Residents should secure outdoor furniture, trash cans, and other materials which may become airborne during high winds.
• STAY HOME. If possible, residents are encouraged to stay off the roads during the storm. Do not attempt to drive through water of unknown depth. Turn around, don’t drown!
• MONITOR LOCAL NEWS OUTLETS. Residents are advised to monitor local media outlets for storm updates and emergency notices.
• REPORT POWER OUTAGES. Power outages may be reported to Berkeley Electric Cooperative by phone at (888) 253-4232 or online at https://www.berkeleyelectric.coop/. 
• FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA. For the most up-to-date information, follow the Town of Seabrook Island on Facebook and X.

 
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.