Hurricane Irma Update: Prepare, Don’t Panic (9/5/17)

We still don’t know the path Hurricane Irma is going to take, but it’s not too early to start preparing for the worst. This is currently a category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 185 mph – this is a serious storm.

At this point, you may find the following information helpful:

Forecasts/Advisories

• Up-to-date information can be found on the National Hurricane Center’s website.
• You can track the hurricane and its possible paths here.

Preparedness

• Create an emergency kit
• Have a family communication plan
• Create an evacuation plan – where will you go, do they accept pets, how will you get there?
  • Make appropriate plans for your pets!
• Check insurance coverage
• Learn how to secure power, gas, and water utilities now
• Fill prescriptions
• Fill vehicles with fuel
• Secure items in yard (trash/recycling and building openings and utilities
• Consult this checklist
• And this checklist too
• Learn about evacuation routes here

City Alerts/Information

• Folly Beach
  • If an evacuation of Folly Beach is ordered, the city will implement these rules:
    • Residents and property owners will need two forms of identification to get back on the Island
    • Island employees must have a city-issued re-entry pass and employee credentials
    • Property managers, real estate agents and brokers must have proof of state license and city business license
  • Folly intends to move to OPCON 4 tomorrow, which means the city will start initial preparations for a possible storm
  • Residents of the island should plan to get their own sandbags
  • Sign up for alerts here
• Isle of Palms
  • If there is an evacuation, residents will need a re-entry sticker to get back on the island.
    • To get a sticker, bring proof of residency and vehicle registration to the IOP Police Department/Public Safety Bldg. at 30 J.C. Long Blvd.
    • The city tweeted that 2017 Resident Parking Decals will also serve as Hurricane re-entry stickers
    • They also tweeted that Wild Dunes Resident Stickers will also serve as Hurricane re-entry stickers.
  • Free sand bags are available at the Public Safety Building (in the Municipal Parking Lot). You must fill your own bags
  • You can register for Alerts or Special Assistance here
  • If you have any questions, call the Non-emergency number: 843-886-6522
• Kiawah Island and Sullivan’s Island
  • According to the Post & Courier, both are beginning preparations for the storm

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