The Town of James Island moved to OPCON 3 today at 12:00 noon in preparation for Hurricane Irma. It is highly likely that an evacuation order will be issued on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. The Town urges you to evacuate early. Once a mandatory evacuation order has been given, you will have to follow the evacuation route. If you leave early, you can evacuate using the route of your choice. We urge...
The James Island Intergovernmental Council meeting scheduled for Monday, September 11 at 7 p.m. has been cancelled. Notice will be issued when it is rescheduled.
The Town of James Island is monitoring the possible threat of Hurricane Irma and has moved to OPCON 4 at 12:00 noon today, following Charleston County's heightened alert. Town staff has participated in a 12:00 noon conference call with Charleston County Emergency Operations to remain up-to-date on Hurricane Irma. Sand and bags will be available for residents to fill at two (2) locations on James...
Today the Town of James Island participated with the Charleston County Emergency Management Department in a conference call with our State and regional counterparts to discuss Hurricane Irma, now a Category 5 storm moving westward at 14mph. The Town will move to OPCON 4 tomorrow (Wednesday) at 12:00 noon in following Charleston County's heightened alert. At this time, the forecast models all...
Please join us for a Poetry Writing Workshop on Saturday, September 9 from 2-4 p.m. with Dr. Gary Jackson. This event is free and open to the public at the Town of James Island, Town Hall. The Poetry Reading will be held on Sunday, September 10, from 2-4 p.m. with Dr. Gary Jackson at McLeod Plantation.
The Town of James Island will hold the following meetings the week of September 4, 2017. *included is a meeting of the James Island Intergovernmental Council on Monday, September 11. All meetings are held at the Town Hall, located at 1238-B Camp Road, James Island, SC. Monday, September 4: Labor Day – Town Hall Office Closed Tuesday, September 5: James Island History Commission, 6:00 p.m. Agenda...
Many residents have asked how they can help the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The best way is through direct monetary donations to the American Red Cross. Your donations is greatly appreciation. Please click on this link for instructions to donate: https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey?campname=Harvey&campme…
NEWS RELEASE -- Town Moves to OPCON 4 in Preparation of Tropical Depression RELEASE #1 - August 28, 2017 Following Charleston County's move to OPCON 4 at 1 p.m. today, the Town of James Island is currently operating at OPCON 4 in preparation for the Tri-county Tropical Depression. We will continue to monitor and provide updates as they become available. No operational changes are being made at...
A subtropical system located 60 miles east of Georgia will likely develop into a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm as early as tomorrow. Local impacts many include increased rainfall, thunderstorms, heavy wave activity, beach erosion, as well as moderate wind speeds. It should be noted that as a precautionary measure, The National Hurricane Center could issue a tropical storm watch for...