Good Afternoon Island Residents, 

Based on the 11:30am conference call with Charleston County Emergency Management and the other state and municipal partners, there has been substantial intensification of Tropical Storm Debby. Below are a few highlights from the discussion:
 
Overview of Sullivan’s Island Impacts: Tropical Storm and Tropical Surge Watch issued, 65 mph, moving NNW at 13 mph

Historic rainfall expected with flash flooding possible across the Charleston region. The slow-moving system will create a prolonged three-day rain and wind event with totals expected in the 8”- 12” range with some weather models indicating up to 30” inches in isolated areas.
 
As of the 11am National Weather Service advisory, the earliest that Sullivan’s Island should experience storm conditions would be Monday 8-5-24 at 2pm. The duration of the tropical storm conditions is currently expected Monday evening through Thursday.  
 
Items for you to consider:

• Sand bags are available at the Sullivan’s Island Fire Station. Sand is available at Quarter Street.
• Continue to review your family hurricane plan.
• Monitor local media outlets for the most current storm updates.
• Secure all lawn and porch furniture and plants that could become projectiles in the wind.

 Other information:

• CANCELLED: Town Council Workshop scheduled for 8-5-2024
• Additional first responders will be on duty in addition to normal staffing and standing by at the ready to assist.  In the event of an emergency always dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency assistance contact Fire/Police/Water & Sewer through Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch at 843-743-7200.
• The Town will move to OPCON 2 status Monday morning at 8am with emergency operations staffed through 5pm.
• Non-essential staff will likely be dismissed Monday afternoon and will return to Town Hall, weather permitting, Thursday 8-8-24.
• Never approach a downed power line as it or the ground around it may be energized. Contact Dominion Energy at 1-888-333-4465 for power outages. View the Dominion Energy Outage Map at https://outagemap.dominionenergysc.com.
• If you are leaving the Island overnight for the duration of the event, consider turning off your water supply at the customer shut off valve.

I anticipate another weather message tomorrow morning after the 11:30am call with Charleston County Emergency Management and National Weather Service.
 
Regards,

Joe Henderson
Town Administrator
843-883-5731
jhenderson@sullivansisland.sc.gov

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property

Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future

Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing

Category:
SAFETY: General emergency and Public Safety

Event Description:
Severe Weather Warning

Instructions:

Sand bags are available at the Sullivan’s Island Fire Station. Sand is available at Quarter Street. Continue to review your family hurricane plan. Monitor local media outlets for the most current storm updates. Secure all lawn and porch furniture and plants that could become projectiles in the wind.

Contact Information:
Joseph Henderson
Administration
843-883-5731
jhenderson@sullivansisland.sc.gov