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...
Town prepares for Tropical Depression 4 (Debby) Free sandbags available for residents beginning at 7 a.m. tomorrow Town of James Island officials are closely monitoring Tropical Depression 4 and are in close contact with Charleston County Emergency Management regarding expected storm impacts and preparations. Tropical Depression 4, likely to become Tropical Storm Debby later today, is forecasted...
Town of James Island receives $12,000 grant to celebrate, promote Revolutionary War history Mayor Brook Lyon is pleased to announce that the History Council of James Island has received a $12,000 grant from the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission to develop an audio driving tour of the Town’s Revolutionary War-era history. The Commission was chartered by the South...
The James Island Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on a proposed zoning map amendment (rezoning), specifically on property located at 849 Harbor View Road (TMS #454-09-00-018) from the General Office (OG) Zoning District to the Low-Density Suburban Residential (RSL) Zoning District to complete a lot line abandonment for the future reconstruction of James Island Public Service District's Fire...