Category Archives: Hurricane Matthew

Post-Hurricane Matthew Update from MPOA

1) The Summerwind Gate is not operational and for security purposes will be locked in a down position. All access to the Community must be thru the Front Gate Entrance. The Edisto Beach Police and Fire Departments have been notified of this closure.

2) The Jenkins Gate remains inaccessible due to water in the road. Again, all access to the Community must be through the Front Gate Entrance.

3) DO NOT place any of your yard debris or trash on Golf Course Property or on the Cart paths. Please place all of your yard debris in the front of your home where it will be available for pick up.

4) Golf Course Management has asked us to remind all of our residents not to walk, bike or ride your golf cart on the golf course property or cart paths. The Golf Course is closed and extensive work is being completed on the course to remove fallen trees and other debris. Trespassing on the Golf Course poses a risk of injury to you and will be reported to the Police.

4) Because of our need for increased security in the Community during this period of recovery, all residents are requested to provide prior notification to the security personnel at the Front Gate (843-631-5131) of intended visitors or contractors entering the Community to perform services or provide estimates to the resident. Failure to do so will result in the visitor or contractor being denied access until the resident contacts the Front Gate and confirms the identity of the visitor or contractor.

Any questions relating to the above, should be directed to Horace Kinsey at Southern Community Services at 843-869-4300.

Ocean Ridge Community and Contractors

Until further notice from the MPOA, the restriction prohibiting work by contractors within the Ocean Ridge Community on Sundays will be lifted and not enforced. Contractors are still expected to abide by the remaining rules and regulations governing contractor’s work in the Community, including hours of operation and access to the Community. Should circumstances require your contractor to work beyond the permitted hours, please call Horace Kinsey to obtain a waiver of this requirement.

If you intend to engage a contractor that is not located on the beach and island and is not known to our security personnel at the front gate, please call the front gate (telephone number for front gate is 843-631-5131) to identify who they are and when they will be coming. In addition, have your contractor be prepared to provide all necessary information to our security personnel, such as the contractor’s full name and business address and your name and address.

The lifting of this restriction does not modify or exempt you or your contractor from obtaining all permits and licenses as may be required by the Town of Edisto Beach for the work to be completed. All questions regarding the above should be directed to Horace Kinsey at Southern Community Services (843-869-4300).