Hurricane Dorian Update #5 Aug 31, 2019

The State of South Carolina has issued a State of Emergency for South Carolina so that preparations for possible evacuations can be made if the threat of impact remains. The Town of James Island participated in a Tri-County Conference call at 12:30 p.m. with Charleston County. The Town of James Island, in conjunction with Charleston County, moved to OPCON 2 at 1:00 pm today.  Definition of OPCON levels:  http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/opcon.php

Key Messages

• The National Hurricane Center is calling for additional intensification, making Dorian an extremely dangerous major Hurricane.

• There forecast track beyond the next 48 hours is very difficult to determine.

• The potential for Hurricane Dorian to have significant impacts on South Carolina remains.

• The Emergency Management Department will continue will Continue to Monitor Hurricane Dorian and advises that you do the same, making
necessary preparations now to respond in the event Tropical Storm Dorian becomes a threat to South Carolina.

• The Town of James Island advises that you make necessary preparations now to respond in the event Hurricane Dorian becomes a threat to South Carolina. We are likely to see coastal flooding and heavy rains as a result by the first to middle of next week.

The Town is not issuing sandbags at this time. However, we are readying supplies in case they are needed and will notify the public if and when sandbag operations begin.

If there has been disruption to utility service, please contact Dominion Energy Customer Service through the resources listed below:

Dominion Energy Customer Service: 1-866-366-4357

Down/Sparking Lines: 1-888-333-4465

Gas Leaks: 1-800-815-0083

Power Outage: 1-888-333-4465
Down Trees: Call 911

Non-emergency Public Safety concerns: Consolidated Dispatch – (843) 743-7200

Here are other important links with helpful information before, during and after an event:

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/

Current Charleston County Hurricane Information: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/index.php

 Definition of OPCON levels:  http://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/opcon.php

Download the Charleston County EMD App for the latest updates by searching CC EMD in your carrier's app store.

                              

For updates, visit the Charleston County website or follow us on our social media platforms:

 Visit website: www.charlestoncounty.org

• Emergency Management Department: https://www.facebook.com/EMDChasCo/

Updates on Hurricane Dorian will be released and posted to the webpage and social media as new information becomes available. Visit website: Town of James island: www.jamesislandsc.us for latest news releases.