The Supplemental Stormwater and Emergency Management Workshop has been rescheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The Workshop will be held at the Town Halll, 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island. Laura Cabiness, the Town’s Engineer, will present proposed changes to the Town’s Supplemental Storm Water Plan and staff will give an update on the Town’s Emergency Management...
The Town of James Island Council will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. for the purpose of lifting the State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Debby. This meeting will be held at the James Island Town Hall, 1122 Dills Bluff Road, James Island. The agenda is provided for information. Agenda
With Tropical Storm Debby drifting slowly just off the South Carolina coast, the Town of James Island continues at OPCON ONE. Town officials remain in close contact with Charleston County Emergency Management and other regional partners. Town officials conducted a windshield survey after sun-up on Wednesday and no major overnight damage was reported. As of 12 p.m., all Town roads were open. Mayor...
Mayor Lyon has just spoken to the Director of Solid Waste at the James Island Public Service District. Apparently the landfill is closed. Trash will be picked up on Monday, August 12. Please see the JI Public Service District website for more details: www.jipsd.org
With the effects of Tropical Storm Debby being felt throughout the area, the Town remains at OPCON ONE, meaning that an emergency is imminent or occurring, the Town's Municipal Emergency Operations Center is open and fully activated, and all personnel are activated or available for activation. Town officials remain in close contact with County Emergency Management and other regional and state...
Town of James Island Tropical Storm Debby Update 3 Town declares State of Emergency, moves to OPCON ONE in advance of storm's impacts In anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby, Mayor Brook Lyon and Town Council have declared a State of Emergency in the Town of James Island, mirroring similar emergency declarations by Gov. Henry McMaster and Charleston County Council. Town officials are continuing...
As you are aware, inclement weather due to Tropical Storm Debby is forecast for our area beginning today and lasting several days. Town Hall will close today (Monday, August 5) at 12:00 noon to regular business through Thursday, August 8. We plan to reopen for regular business on Friday, August 9. All meetings scheduled for this week are cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
The Town of James Island will hold a Special Town Council Meeting on Monday, August 5, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m. regarding Tropical Storm Debby. Please see the attached agenda. Agenda
TOWN OF JAMES ISLAND SANDBAG DISTRIBUTION: CORRECTION The Town of James Island will resume sandbag distribution Monday, August 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or until sand/bags runs out). Thank you.
Town moves with Charleston County to OPCON TWO as 'historic' rainfall predicted With tropical storm-force winds and rainfall of 20 inches or more now being forecast for the Charleston area between Monday and Saturday, the Town of James Island has moved with Charleston County to OPCON TWO, meaning that a disaster or emergency is likely to affect the area and emergency operations plans are being...