<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1bZlMS_0vkkcWfA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1bZlMS_0vkkcWfA00" width="208" height="210" >1:00 p.m., September 26, 2024The City of Isle of Palms is closely monitoring the storm and the potential impacts to our area. Weather Update:<ul><li>Charleston County is under a Tropical Storm Warning and a Tornado Watch.</li><li>Increased threat of tornados beginning today at noon and continuing through the night and into early Friday.</li><li>Total rainfall potential of up to 4 inches of rain.</li><li>Strong wind gusts of 39 MPH are possible. Highest winds could occur around midnight.</li><li>High tide is predicted at 7.3 ft at 4:00 p.m. Thursday and 7.1 ft 4:00 a.m. on Friday.</li></ul>City Operations:<ul><li>The city is continuing normal operations until further notice.</li><li>Stormwater management team has deployed pumps and hoses in flood-prone areas around the island.</li><li>IOPPD has pre-deployed barricades to facilitate road closures if flooding conditions warrant it.</li><li>Trash barrels on the beach and along Front Beach have been emptied and removed.</li></ul>Suggested Preparations: <ul><li>Do not drive around barricades or through standing water.</li><li>Residents should continue to monitor local weather forecasts and prepare now.</li><li>Sign up to receive text alerts from the City through Sunnie, an AI virtual assistant, by texting “Hello” to 877-607-6467.</li></ul>Important Phone Numbers:<ul><li>For Police and Fire emergencies, please call 911.</li><li>Isle of Palms Police non-emergency: 843-886-6522.</li><li>Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission: 843-886-6148.</li><li>Dominion Energy Customer Service: 1-800-251-7234</li><li>Downed/Sparking Lines: 1-888-333-4465</li><li>Gas Leaks: 1-800-815-0083</li><li>Power Outages: 1-888-333-4465 </li></ul>Note: Please do not call 911 to report power outages</div></body>

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Hurricane Helene Update and Important Information

The City of Isle of Palms is closely monitoring the storm and the potential impacts to our area. Charleston County is under a Tropical Storm Warning and a Tornado Watch. Increased threat of tornados beginning today at noon and continuing through the night and into early Friday. Total rainfall potential...