Hurricane Matthew Evacuation

With Hurricane Matthew bearing down on the Atlantic coast, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley declared a state of emergency Tuesday and called for the evacuation of coastal counties and closure of school and government office starting Wednesday.

Haley urged residents evacuating coastal communities to get at least 100 miles away from the coast and make sure to fill up on gasoline. If the hurricane stays its current course, it could be a category 2 or 3 hurricane by the weekend with storm surges of five to seven feet, she said.

The evacuation will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday for Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Horry and Georgetown.

Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article105907557.html#storylink=cpy

Tropical Storm Julia

At this time (9/14/16), Julia has dropped approximately four inches of rain on Edisto Beach. The Ocean Ridge back gate at Jenkins Street is significantly flooded. Please use the front gate to enter and exit until the storm has passed and the water has receded. Be careful out there!

Hermine Storm Debris

Please see the following notice from the Town of Edisto Beach:

Tropical Storm Hermine left quite a bit of yard debris on Edisto Beach.  Please be patient as we deal with removing this debris.  It will take quite some time. The Contractor has been instructed to remove smaller piles first and then deal with larger piles.  They will continue where they left off next week and so on until all is removed.   Piles of leaves left at the curb not bagged or debris left in front of empty lots will not be removed.  Any cut debris left at the curb by landscape companies will not be removed.  If you desire to remove the yard debris yourselves, it can be taken to the convenience station during operating hours.