Lane Reversal

LAST UPDATE: I-26 Lane Reversal Ends at 2:00 PM Today

***LATEST UPDATE: The Lane reversal ends at 2 PM today***

By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (Sept. 4, 2019) – The lane reversal ordered by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster as a result of Hurricane Dorian will stop at noon today, Wednesday, Sept.4, according to South Carolina Department of Transportation officials. View their communication here.

I-26 Lane Reversal

Sept. 4, 2019: The I-26 lane reversal will end today at noon!

A Message from the Chief

Mount Pleasant, S.C. - The police department has been actively preparing for Hurricane Dorian since we became aware of the storm. As of 7:45 a.m. today, the police department has moved to 12-hour shifts as our community prepares to feel the effects of Hurricane Dorian. Our officers will be housed in Mount Pleasant throughout the storm and will be ready to respond. Extra staffing and increased presence will be seen on the roadways, in the subdivisions, and around businesses. If you have not evacuated, there is still time and our officers will be in place to assist. Keep in mind that the reversal will end at noon today. Those of you who do evacuate, our agency will ensure your homes and businesses are safe. If you decide to stay, we will be in place to assist you. We have special response vehicles staffed and strategically placed throughout town that will allow us to help those in dire need during an emergency situation.

After Hurricane Dorian leaves our area, please resist the urge to go out and travel the roadways. During this time, first responders will be handling issues and town officials will be out assessing the damage. Please continue to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor for information on Hurricane Dorian. Please be smart during this storm and stay safe!

Bridges and Wind Speed

Is the Ravenel Bridge open? This is the question we get many times during a storm. Attached are the warnings that are given when wind speeds reach 30mph and 40mph sustained.

Please don't venture out onto the roads once Hurricane Dorian arrives!

National Weather Service Charleston Issues Dorian Overview DORIAN Update # 009: NWS Sept. 3 Update

Town Makes Second Sand Delivery

Town Makes Second Sand Delivery at Designated Locations Across Town

By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager

MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (Sept. 3, 2019) – The Town of Mount Pleasant will deliver another 20 tons of sand at Memorial Waterfront Park, Park West Recreation Complex and the Jones Center beginning at 11:15 a.m. today. 

It will be a self-serve station, with free sandbags available for filling. Bring your own shovel. We will not have personnel at the locations to help you fill your sandbags. Please bring someone who can physically help you fill, lift and carry your bags. 

Sandbags will be available on a first come/first serve basis. There will be a limit of 10 self-serve bags per household. Once they are gone, the Town will not have additional sandbags for distribution. 
• Memorial Waterfront Park – 99 Harry Hallman Blvd.
• R.L. Jones Recreational Complex – 391 Egypt Rd.
• Park West Recreation Complex – 1251 Park West Blvd., overflow parking

For more information about Mount Pleasant’s emergency preparedness, follow us at:
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• Blogspot
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• Sign Up to the Alert Center
• ConnectMP (Android Mobile App)
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Town Increases Readiness Level

Town Increases Readiness Level to OPCON 1

By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (Sept. 3, 2019) – The Town of Mount Pleasant moved to OPCON 1 this morning at its Emergency Operations Center dayshift briefing. OPCON 1 signifies the highest state of emergency operations. The following closures and cancellations are effective as a result of Hurricane Dorian. 
Closures and Cancellations
• All Town of Mount Pleasant Administrative Offices will be closed today until further notice. View the Calendar at www.tompsc.com.
• The Committees of Council have been canceled and will be rescheduled. Stay informed at www.tompsc.com/alertcenter.aspx
• The Municipal Court will not be in session today. All court appearances will be rescheduled, and notifications will be mailed. Payments prior to court date may be made here: https://paycourt.tompsc.com/Dashboard/
• Monday trash and garbage route will be collected today. However, if you are not able to return your rollcart to a secure location, we advise you to keep the rollcart and loose debris stored and secured until next week’s collection. Check the Alert Center for schedule updates at www.tompsc.com/alertcenter.aspx
• The Mount Pleasant Farmers Market is canceled today. View the calendar at www.tompsc.com
• All meetings scheduled for Sept. 3 have been postponed. View the Calendar at www.tompsc.com
• All Recreation activities for Sept. 3 are postponed. Stay tuned at www.rainedout.com


For more information about Mount Pleasant’s emergency preparedness, follow us at:
• Municipal Facebook
• Police Facebook
• Blogspot
• Police Twitter
• Sign Up to the Alert Center
• ConnectMP (Android Mobile App)
• ConnectMP (iPhone Mobile App)