Winter Storm Update

January 8, 2024

1:30 p.m.

City of Isle of Palms officials continue to monitor the winter storm expected to impact our area on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The National Weather Service has put out a Strong Storm Advisory for Tuesday. The Isle of Palms could see 30-40 mph sustained winds with gusts to 50-60 mph. Other hazards include strong thunderstorms, coastal flooding, high surf, and beach erosion in our area. There is also a severe threat of tornadoes tomorrow afternoon and into the evening.

Office closures and changes to city operations are as follows:

  • City offices and the Recreation Center will close at noon on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Administrative staff will work remotely the rest of the afternoon. Many City Hall services are available online at Virtual City Hall - Virtual City Hall | City of Isle of Palms, SC (iop.net).
  • Isle of Palms Recreation Department programs and classes scheduled after noon on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, are canceled.
  • Special City Council Workshop meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 9 at 5:00 p.m. will be rescheduled to a later date.
  • Normal garbage collection services on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Residents should secure garbage bins after service. Yard debris collection will resume on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
  • Sandbags are available at no charge at the city’s Public Safety Building- located at 30 J. C. Long Blvd. Sand is available at the large Municipal Parking Lot on Pavilion Drive. Citizens are responsible for filling their own sandbags. Sandbags are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and are limited to 10 per person.

Suggested Preparations:

  • Citizens should avoid unnecessary travel due to possible localized flooding caused by potential heavy rainfall.
  • Please remove any items around your home that could cause damage due to the potential for strong wind gusts.
  • Please follow directions on traffic and message boards for road closure information
  • In the event of possible flooding, citizens are asked not to drive around barricades or drive through standing water.

Important phone numbers:

  • For Police and Fire emergencies, please call 911.
  • Isle of Palms Police non-emergency: 843-886-6522.
  • Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission: 843-886-6148.
  • Dominion Energy- Customer Service: 1-800-251-7234
  • Dominion Energy- Downed/Sparking Lines: 1-888-333-4465
  • Dominion Energy- Gas Leaks: 1-800-815-0083
  • Dominion Energy- Power Outages: 1-888-333-4465

Please monitor the National Weather Service for the latest weather updates- Charleston, SC (weather.gov)

For storm and city operations updates, please visit iop.net, the city’s Facebook page and check local news outlets. Emergency preparedness resources are also available on the South Carolina Emergency Management Division’s website: www.scemd.org

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