Month: March 2020
March 31, 2020
Parkway Improvement Project | Lane Closures Tonight March 31 Beginning at 6 p.m.
Tonight, Tuesday, March 31, beginning at 6 p.m. there will be lane closures on the Kiawah Island Parkway and intermittent traffic delays. Traffic control will be present so please use caution as there could be abrupt stops in traffic. This closure is part of the Kiawah Island Parkway Improvement Project (phase 1), which you can read […]
March 31, 2020
COVID-19 Update #15
Update from the Tri-County Conference Call: There is no new information to report. DHEC has indicated that South Carolina is in the acceleration phase of the epidemic and additional testing will lead to more cases being reported. DHEC updates their testing site once a day. As of this morning: Statewide Positive Cases: 1083 Charleston County […]
March 31, 2020
Emergency Ordinance Passed By Town Council
Yesterday afternoon, Town Council held a special call meeting and passed an amended emergency ordinance regarding short-term rentals, the advertising of rentals, and social gatherings. The following emergency procedures were adopted, effective immediately, and remain in effect until May 22, 2020, unless otherwise terminated, amended, or extended by Council: Pursuant to CDC guidelines, social gatherings […]
March 30, 2020
Watch March 30 Town Council Special Call Meeting
On March 30, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Kiawah Town Council met to hold a special call meeting regarding the impact of COVID-19 and to discuss an emergency ordinance regarding advertising of short-term rentals and social distancing. You can read the signed ordinance here.
March 30, 2020
Quarantine Information
Last week, Governor McMaster issued an Executive Order requiring any traveler to South Carolina from the States of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and the City of New Orleans, to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days commencing from their date of arrival. Questions have been asked of the Town since this order was issued. […]
March 30, 2020
COVID-19 Update #14
DHEC Reports South Carolina is in the acceleration phase of the epidemic and additional testing will lead to more cases being reported. DHEC updates their testing site once a day. As of this morning: Charleston County Positive Cases: 122 29455 (Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island) Positive Cases: 6 Residents can expect the next update Tuesday, March […]
March 30, 2020
Town Council to Hold Special Call Meeting
Kiawah Town Council will meet today (Mon. March 30) at 4 p.m for a special call meeting regarding the impact of COVID-19 and to discuss an emergency ordinance regarding advertising of short-term rentals and social distancing. The meeting will be live-streamed but will be closed to public attendance to comply with social distancing guidelines. The […]
March 28, 2020
Essential Prescription Delivery Now Available
The Town has worked with Vincent’s Pharmacy and our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) to begin providing essential prescription delivery for high risk or homebound individuals on Kiawah Island. All orders will be screened by Vincent’s Pharmacy to ensure they qualify for this service based on the prescription and circumstances of the patron. This service […]
March 28, 2020
COVID-19 Update #13
There is nothing new to report. DHEC has stated that South Carolina is in the acceleration phase of the epidemic and that additional testing will naturally lead to more cases being reported.The number of cases in South Carolina has increased, and more cases are expected. DHEC Reports Data on COVID-19 positive cases by zipcode will […]
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update #12
Governor McMaster’s Executive Order Today, Governor McMaster made an Executive Order requiring anyone that travels to South Carolina from the following locations to self-quarantine for fourteen (14) days effective immediately: New York New Jersey Connecticut City of New Orleans Failure to comply carries a criminal penalty. A copy of the Executive Order is available here. […]