November 17, 2016 Update from Town of Edisto Beach RE: Debris Removal

This is the most recent update provided by the Town of Edisto Beach.  The MPOA continues to work with the Town on the issues identified.

The Town, working with the Ocean Ridge MPOA, has completed the required FEMA paperwork and approval to remove debris from Ocean Ridge/Wyndham. The Department of Transportation, who removed the Town’s debris from  public roads, informed the Town today they cannot perform private property debris removal (PPDR) work. The Emergency Management Division and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are reviewing the Colleton County debris contract to see if the County can remove the debris.  We are working to expedite the debris removal, but have been hitting roadblocks at every turn.  Posted by Iris Thursday, November 17, 2016 9:30:00 AM

Debris Cleanup Update

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the Board recognizes that many residents have questions and concerns associated with the cleanup and recovery process in the Community. All we can ask for is your patience and cooperation. The Board and our management company, Southern Community Services, are making every effort to address those questions and concerns as quickly and efficiently as possible.

The removal of debris and trash is taking longer than we would like but is expected to start once the Town of Edisto Beach receives final approval from FEMA and SCEMD that FEMA funds will be made available to the Town to offset a major portion of the cost of that removal. Read more in our November 2016 Newsletter (PDF).

Additional Pics from Iddy A.

dscn3971Two photo albums were taken November 4, 2016 beginning at the Cabana and working along Point Street and walking along Palmetto Boulevard beginning at Finn’s and ending at Matilda Street. Visit our Flickr site to view these photo albums.

Pics from Iddy A.

I just walked the beach from about 900 block of Palmetto to Finn’s. (The road remains closed). They are attempting to build back dunes using the sand they have removed from the streets. Thought others would be interested in the photos.  Visit our Flickr site to view my photos.  Iddy A.