Emergency Preparedness

For All Emergencies, Dial 911

The Isle of Palms Fire Department reminds you that Hurricane season is JUNE 1st - NOVEMBER 30th.

Do you know what to do? Download our Disaster Preparedness Plan (PDF).

If you reside on the Isle of Palms and have special needs that would require assistance evacuating the island, YOU NEED TO REGISTER NOW!!

Isle of Palms Fire Department: 843-886-4410
Sullivan's Island Fire Department: 843-883-9944

Charleston County HURRICANE GUIDE

More resources can be found at these websites:

• Charleston County provides information about weather emergencies, hurricane preparedness and evacuation routes.
• Evacuation routes are also available from the South Carolina Department of Transportation
• Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Flood Information: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Local Hospitals
East Cooper Community Hospital
1200 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843-881-0100

Emergency Medicine, Family Practice
Doctors on Call
1202-A Palm Boulevard
Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451

Emergency Animal Care
Mount Pleasant Emergency Clinic
930 Pine Hollow Rd
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843-216-7554

Emergency Preparedness Trivia

June 1961 - Thirty four residents of Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island met to adopt an active Civil Defense Program. Classes were held at the Isle of Palms Exchange Club. Alderman George P. Chaconas, Chairman of the City's Civil Defense and Disaster Committee urged a representative from each family to attend the classes in order to prepare for disasters such as hurricanes, first aid, transportation emergency evacuations due to natural disasters. A siren was purchased and installed near city hall to warn residents of emergencies. A second siren was installed on the North end of the island. The sirens were used to alert residents of hurricanes and attacks.