Hurricane Helene Update and Important Information

Update #1

1:00 p.m., September 26, 2024

The City of Isle of Palms is closely monitoring the storm and the potential impacts to our area.  

 Weather Update:

  • Charleston County is under a Tropical Storm Warning and a Tornado Watch.
  • Increased threat of tornados beginning today at noon and continuing through the night and into early Friday.
  • Total rainfall potential of up to 4 inches of rain.
  • Strong wind gusts of 39 MPH are possible. Highest winds could occur around midnight.
  • High tide is predicted at 7.3 ft at 4:00 p.m. Thursday and 7.1 ft 4:00 a.m. on Friday.

City Operations:

  • The city is continuing normal operations until further notice.
  • Stormwater management team has deployed pumps and hoses in flood-prone areas around the island.
  • IOPPD has pre-deployed barricades to facilitate road closures if flooding conditions warrant it.
  • Trash barrels on the beach and along Front Beach have been emptied and removed.

 Suggested Preparations: 

  • Do not drive around barricades or through standing water.
  • Residents should continue to monitor local weather forecasts and prepare now.
  • Sign up to receive text alerts from the City through Sunnie, an AI virtual assistant, by texting “Hello” to 877-607-6467.

 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
  • Downed/Sparking Lines: 1-888-333-4465
  • Gas Leaks: 1-800-815-0083
  • Power Outages: 1-888-333-4465 

Note: Please do not call 911 to report power outages

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