Month: September 2017
September 26, 2017
White Goods Collection this Friday – Sept. 29
The Town will be collecting “White Goods” this Friday, September 29 that were damaged by Hurricane Irma. What are White Goods? Refrigerators Freezers Wine Coolers Washers and Dryers other large appliances All property owners who have items for collection must notify the Town by Thursday, September 28 at 1:00 p.m. by calling Rusty Lameo at 843-768-9166 or email him with the […]
September 15, 2017
Municipal Center Grand Opening Photos
Check out our photos here from our Municipal Center Grand Opening last Thursday, September 7!
September 13, 2017
Beach Debris Removal and Post Irma Beach Report #3
Beach Debris Removal Notice Debris removal crews will begin cleaning up the beach tomorrow. They will start on the east end near the Ocean Course Clubhouse and work in sections to the west. You can expect to see heavy equipment entering and moving along the beach. While the beach is not closed, patrons should avoid […]
September 12, 2017
Trash and Debris Collection Update
The trash and debris collection schedule for this week is as follows: Monday collection will be picked up on Wednesday. Tuesday collection will be picked up on Thursday. Recycling will be picked up on Friday. Yard debris collection will begin this Saturday and resume next Thursday. As a reminder, large yard debris can be placed curbside […]
September 12, 2017
Post Irma Update #2
Post Irma Report #2 – Sept. 12 Governors Drive to first Flyway both inbound and outbound lanes are now open. The flood water has receded. All roads to Kiawah Island from Charleston, West Ashley and James Island are passable. The Island is still closed for commercial access. Town Disaster Recovery teams have completed their damage […]
September 12, 2017
Power Outage Update #2
Power Outage Update Berkeley Electric reports power has been restored to most of the front part of the island including Freshfields. Additional power will be restored incrementally as Berkeley Electric is working on multiple circuits. They currently have five crews working on the island and field reports indicate the flooding is worse on Kiawah than […]
September 12, 2017
Post Irma Report
Post Irma Initial Report Kiawah is experiencing a partial power outage. Berkeley Electric is on the island and actively assessing their equipment. We are expected to have a better timeline later today on restoration and will notify residents as soon as possible. Following this morning’s initial survey, the report is below: There significant debris on all […]
September 12, 2017
Contractors Notice
Contractor Work Suspended Kiawah Island is closed to all contractors until further notice during the assessment and clean up efforts from Hurricane Irma. You will be notified when it is safe to resume work.
September 12, 2017
Power Outage Update #1
Power Outage Timeline Berkeley Electric has been actively assessing their equipment however they currently have 30,000 customers without power. They are working on restorations as quickly as possible. Kiawah residents should anticipate the power outage to last one to two days. As we have more information on the progress, we will continue to notify residents. […]
September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma #9
Mayor Weaver has issued an Emergency Order restricting vehicles from entering or moving around the island and will be enforced by Charleston County Sheriff’s Office. This ban will commence tonight at sunset and will lift one hour following sunrise tomorrow. The concern is nighttime visibility is greatly reduced and high flood water and debris is […]
September 11, 2017
Trash Collection Notice
The trash collection schedule for this week is as follows: Monday collection will be picked up on Wednesday. Tuesday collection will be picked up on Thursday. Recycling will be picked up on Friday. Yard debris collection is suspended until next week. If you have questions, email Rusty Lameo
September 11, 2017
Hurricane Irma Update #8
As we are experiencing severe weather from Hurricane Irma, residents should be aware of the following: Residents should stay home and off the roads for their safety. The following roadways are flooded and impassable: Kiawah Island Parkway from the bridge to the main gate. Kiawah Island Parkway at the Fire Station Localized flooding on other […]
September 10, 2017
Hurricane Irma Update #7
Following today’s Charleston County Emergency Management Department conference call on Hurricane Irma, county emergency agencies anticipate the following: Irma’s impacts to our region will begin tonight, peaking Monday, and possibly continuing into early Tuesday. The heaviest impacts to Kiawah is expected for Monday morning with heavy rainfall (4-8”), storm surge (4-6 ft.), sustained wind […]
September 09, 2017
Hurricane Irma Update #6
Today the Town participated in a conference call with Charleston County Emergency Management Department and regional counterparts to discuss Hurricane Irma. County emergency agencies anticipate the heaviest impacts to Kiawah for Monday morning. Kiawah is expected to receive heavy rainfall (4-6”), storm surge (4-6 ft.), sustained wind speeds of 35-40 mph with wind gusts up […]
September 08, 2017
Hurricane Irma Update #5
The latest report from the National Hurricane Center predicts that Hurricane Irma’s likely track will move away from Kiawah toward middle or western South Carolina. The Governor, this evening, announced that Kiawah Island would not be put under an evacuation order. Governor McMasters did issue an evacuation order for barrier islands in Colleton, Beaufort and […]
September 08, 2017
Hurricane Irma Update # 4
Today the Town participated in a conference call with Charleston County Emergency Management Department and regional counterparts to discuss Hurricane Irma. The report from that meeting was that an evacuation order is still highly likely. The time frame to which that would be implemented is still uncertain but potentially as early as Saturday. The Governor’s […]
September 07, 2017
Hurricane Irma Update #3
Today the Town participated in a conference call with Charleston County Emergency Management Department and regional counterparts to discuss Hurricane Irma. The report from that meeting was that an evacuation order is highly likely. The time frame to which that would be implemented is still uncertain but potentially as early as Saturday. The Governor’s office […]
September 06, 2017
Hurricane Irma Strengthens Update #2
Today Governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane Irma impacting the state. Hurricane Irma is an incredibly powerful Category 5 hurricane and all the forecast models indicate that it will turn […]
September 05, 2017
Hurricane Irma – Update
Today the Town participated in a conference call with Charleston County Emergency Management Department and regional counterparts to discuss Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Irma is an incredibly powerful Category 5 hurricane and all the forecast models indicate that it will turn to the north. The exact timing of a turn northward is unknown making it difficult […]