NEWS RELEASE -- TOJI MOVES TO OPCON 2 IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE MATTHEW
RELEASE #4
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The Town of James Island is currently operating at OPCON 2 in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. Hurricane Matthew is expected to be a category 2 or 3 hurricane when it reaches James Island later this week. Governor Haley is expected to issue an evacuation order for the Charleston area today, Wednesday, October 5th at 3:00 p.m.
After the evacuation order at 3:00 p.m., the evacuation route for James Island will be:
Take SC 171 (Folly Road) to US 17.
Take US 17 South to I-526 east to the reversed lanes of I-26
If you leave before 3:00, you may choose your own route.
Gasoline is available on James Island. While gas stations are sometimes running out, new supplies continue to arrive in the Lowcountry.
Sand and sandbags are now available at Dock Street Park at 1433 Patterson Avenue. The Town has ordered more sand and sand bags for Pinckney Park at 461 Fort Johnson Road. Please watch for further updates on sand and sandbag supplies.
Other important information: 2016 Charleston County Hurricane Guide: http://bit.ly/Hurricaneguide2016 Charleston
County Citizen Alert System: Charleston County residents should register for the Charleston County Citizen Alert System, a free program that allows the public to receive voicemail, text message, and e-mail notifications about emergency situations. Register online at https://member.everbridge.net/index/453003085611698#login
High Wind and Bridge Policy: http://www.charlestoncounty.org/deparments/emergencymanagement/files/br…
Definition of OPCON levels: http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergencymanagement.opcon.p…
The Charleston County Emergency Management Department developed and maintains an Emergency Operations Plan and Re-Entry Plan for the entire County. Please visit their website at
www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management for more information and links to those documents.
Here are some important numbers or websites you need to know. Downed Trees: Call 911
Downed Power lines: SCE&G- 1-888-333-4465 Gas Leaks: SCE&G -1-899-815-0083
Non-emergency Public Safety concerns: Consolidated Dispatch – (843) 743-7200.
Here are other important links with helpful information :
South Carolina Emergency Management Division: http://www.scemd.org/
FEMA website for Citizen Preparedness: http://www.ready.gov/ FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/
National Weather Service Charleston Office: http://www.weather.gov/chs/
Pet Friendly Hotels: http://www.pet-friendly-hotels.net/