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There will be a curfew in the Town of James Island from midnight tonight until 6 AM, Saturday, October 8. This is consistent with the curfew in the unincorporated areas of James Island and also in the City of Charleston. Charleston County and State law enforcement are authorized to enforce the curfew.
Emergency transportation as of Noon today, Oct 7th has stopped and shelters remain open. Town officials have spoken with County EMD Officials and reports of looting and vandalism are false and James Island as well as other parts of the County are being heavily patrolled.
News Release #7—Evacuate Now The Town of James Island remains at OPCON 1 on Friday, October 7 th. There is a Hurricane Warning for James Island. A state of emergency remains in effect for the Town of James Island. The storm surge on James Island is expected to be worse than it was for Hugo. Residents are urged to follow Governor Haley's order to evacuate James Island. The lane reversal on I-26 is...
News Release #6—Hurricane Warning for James Island The Town of James Island remains at OPCON 1 today, Thursday, October 6 th. There is a Hurricane Warning for James Island. Mayor Woolsey declared a state of emergency at 4:00 PM yesterday, Wednesday October 5 th. Mayor Woolsey stated, "Please follow Governor Haley's order to evacuate James Island. The weather will begin to turn on Friday, October 7...
NEWS RELEASE #5 TOJI at OPCON 1 Hurricane Matthew The Town of James Island has moved to OPCON 1 following the Governor's announcement to evacuate Charleston and Beaufort Counties by no later than 3 pm today. Hurricane Matthew is expected to be a category 2 or 3 hurricane when it reaches James Island later this week. The evacuation route for James Island is: Take SC 171 (Folly Road) to US 17.Take...
NEWS RELEASE -- TOJI MOVES TO OPCON 2 IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE MATTHEW RELEASE #4 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 5...
NEWS RELEASE – TOJI MOVES TO OPCON 3 IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE MATTHEW – EARLY VOLUNTARY EVACUATION RELEASE #3 The Town of James Island is moving to OPCON 3 today at 5 pm in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. Hurricane Matthew is expected to impact the South Carolina coastline as a category 2 or 3 hurricane. The Governor will be issuing a MANDATORY evacuation at 3 pm tomorrow, Wednesday...
UPDATE ON DISTRIBUTION OF SANDBAGS The Town of James Island has sand and bags available for all James Island residents to fill at Pinckney Park, located at 461 Fort Johnson Road as well as at Dock Street Park, located at 1433 Patterson Avenue. Please bring your shovels. Please limit to 15 per household.
TOJI ACTIVATES MEOC IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE MATTHEW NEWS RELEASE #2 The Town of James Island activated its MEOC on Monday at 3:00 p.m.in preparation for Hurricane Matthew. Hurricane Matthew is currently Category 4 with sustained winds at 140 MPH. James Island is currently in the core of uncertainty, and while the track is uncertain, we likely will see effects from Hurricane Matthew. Sand and...
Hurricane Matthew is currently at Category 4 with winds sustained at 140 mph and is moving west at 2 mph. Hurricane force wind extend 30 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend out 205 miles. Following Charleston County's move to OPCON 4 earlier today, the Town of James Island is also moving to OPCON 4 as we are under heightened awareness. The Town will continue to monitor the...