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The Town of Mount Pleasant is offering a Senior Awareness for Everyone (S.A.F.E.) program to assist senior citizens and those with special needs.  S.A.F.E. is a voluntary program for eligible citizens living in the town who may not have family or friends nearby who can check on them on a regular basis. The S.A.F.E. program allows the police and fire departments to document names of eligible citizens, where they reside, important contact information, and medical information for use during emergency responses. Police personnel may be assigned to check on these citizens to see if they require any special assistance. Emergency contact information is vital in the event a citizen becomes ill and must be transported to the hospital. The designated contact person can be notified so that important medical information can be retrieved. Who Is This For? Senior citizens age 60 and older Those who are 55 and retired Any disabled citizen To register for this service, follow the link

The Lowcountry Recovery Coalition has scheduled a "Bridge to Recovery" Walk on September 28, 2017 at 6pm. Join us as we walk to the Ravenel Bridge in support of National Recovery Month. #publicservicematters

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 13, 2017) - The Public Services Department is continuing to conduct damage assessments of Town infrastructure. We are also beginning cleanup and repair efforts throughout the Town. We are starting to clean and line Town recreation facilities in order to allow our residents to return to a sense of normalcy. The Town will be collecting Garbage (Town issued trash can) on the following schedule: Normal Monday Route: Will be collected Wednesday Sept 13 Normal Tuesday Route: Will be collected Thursday Sept 14 Normal Wednesday Route: Will be collected Friday Sept 15 Normal Thursday Route: Will be collected Saturday Sept 16 Normal Garbage routes will resume on Monday Sept 18. Due to the expected volume of vegetative debris following the storm, the Town will be collecting vegetative debris on the following schedule: Normal Monday Route: Will be started on Wednesday Sept 13 and will continue until the entire r

Two-Day Delay for Trash, Garbage, Recycling Pick Up By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 13, 2017) -  In the aftermath of the recent  storm, the trash and  garbage collection schedule is as follows: Monday’s route will be collected on Wednesday Tuesday’s route will be collected on Thursday Wednesday’s route will be collected on Friday Thursday’s route will be collected on Saturday Please note that the recycling schedule is handled by the Charleston County Recycling and is on a two-day schedule as well.  Monday’s route will be collected on Wednesday Tuesday’s route will be collected on Thursday Wednesday’s route will be collected on Friday Thursday’s route will be collected on Saturday

By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 12, 2017) -  In the aftermath of the recent  storm, the trash and garbage collection schedule is as follows: Monday’s route will be collected on Wednesday Tuesday’s route will be collected on Thursday Wednesday’s route will be collected on Friday Thursday’s route will be collected on Saturday Please note that Charleston County's recycling services will be suspended the week of September 11 until further notice. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Town of Mount Pleasant Communications Manager www.tompsc.com (843) 884-8517 MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 11, 2017)   – Town of Mount Pleasant officials   are beginning to evaluate the impacts caused by severe weather associated with Hurricane Irma. The Town is working closely with   Charleston County Emergency Management personnel to   assess damage caused by flooding or winds . Impacted citizens and business owners are encouraged to report property damage using the   County’s   online Citizen   Damage Report Tool using this link   HERE .   This information will be made available to Town officials. “Local damage assessment is the first step   in   evaluating   the need for any potential assistance after a disaster,” said Town Administrator Eric DeMoura. “This online tool will  inform   our field inspectors   where damage has occurred and it will allow us to collect data and   process damage assessment   more quickly .”  

Below is the current list of closed roadways in the Town of Mount Pleasant: Longpoint Rd. between Needlerush and Whipple Park Ave.

The bridges are now in code red status.

KEY MESSAGES: 1. There is the danger of life-threatening storm surge flooding along portions of the coasts of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, where a Storm Surge Warning remains in effect. 2. Irma will continue to bring life-threatening wind impacts to much of central and north Florida, with hurricane-force winds near the center. Also, Irma is a large hurricane, and hurricane-force wind gusts and sustained tropical-storm force winds extend far from the center. Wind hazards from Irma will continue to spread northward through Georgia and into portions of Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. 3. Irma continues to produce very heavy rain and inland flooding across much of the northern peninsula and eastern panhandle of Florida and southern Georgia, which is quickly spreading to the rest of the southeast United States. Intense rainfall rates of 2 inches or more per hour is leading to flash flooding and rapid rises on creeks, streams, and rivers. Significant

By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 10, 2017) -  The Town of Mount Pleasant has made all operational preparations in anticipation of effects from Hurricane Irma and is prepared to mitigate the impacts of the storm. We are expecting tropical storm conditions beginning this evening, September 10, to include flooding and high winds. We anticipate power outages, property damage, and downed trees.  High tide will occur just after noon tomorrow, September 11, and is expected to be well above normal. This, in addition to anticipated storm surge, will likely result in some impassable roadways and property flooding. In preparation for this, we have prepositioned equipment throughout the Town and our Police, Fire, and Public Services Departments are operating with increased staff.  The Town’s Municipal Emergency Operations Center will be operational throughout the storm event. All other Town offices will be closed during thi

KEY MESSAGES: 1. Life-threatening wind and storm surge from Irma will continue in the Florida Keys and southwestern Florida today and spread into central and northwestern Florida tonight and Monday. Preparations in central and northwestern Florida should be rushed to completion. 2. There is imminent danger of life-threatening storm surge flooding along much of the Florida west coast, including the Florida Keys, where a Storm Surge Warning is in effect. The threat of catastrophic storm surge flooding is highest along the southwest coast of Florida, where 10 to 15 feet of inundation above ground level is expected. This is a life-threatening situation. 3. Irma will bring life-threatening wind impacts to much of Florida regardless of the exact track of the center. Wind hazards from Irma are also expected to spread northward through Georgia and into portions of Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. 4. Irma is expected to produce very heavy rain and inland flood

      By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 8, 2017) - The Town of Mount Pleasant has made all operational preparations in anticipation of Hurricane Irma and is prepared to mitigate the impacts of the storm. Considering the uncertainty associated with the path of Hurricane Irma, and the Town offices being closed Monday and Tuesday, garbage and trash will not be collected on Monday and Tuesday. The collection schedule for next week is as follows: Monday’s route will be collected on Wednesday Tuesday’s route will be collected on Thursday Wednesday’s route will be collected on Friday Thursday’s route will be collected on Saturday Additionally, the September 12 Town Council Meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. The new meeting date will be posted online tomorrow and on social media sites. The Municipal Court will not be in session September 8 – 13. All court appearances will be resche

By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 7, 2017) –  The Town of Mount Pleasant facilities will close at noon on Friday, September 8 due to the expected impacts of Hurricane Irma. The Town facilities will reopen and resume normal scheduling activities on Wednesday, September 13. All emergency personnel and operations will remain active through the storm event. Please note the following changes to regularly scheduled town activities: The Municipal Court will not be in session September 8 – 13. 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/ Trash and garbage pickup will not occur on Monday and Tuesday. Check the Alert Center for updates at  www.tompsc.com/alertcenter.aspx The September 12 Town Council Meeting has been postponed. View the Calendar at  www.tompsc.com The September 12 Mount Pleasant Farmers Ma

KEY MESSAGES: 1. Irma is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane and will continue to bring life-threatening wind, storm surge, and rainfall hazards to the northern coast of Hispaniola tonight. These hazards are already spreading across the Turks and Caicos and will affect the Bahamas tonight through Saturday. Hurricane conditions will also spread over portions of the north coast of Cuba, especially over the adjacent Cuban Keys through Saturday. 2. It has become more likely that Irma will make landfall in southern Florida as a dangerous major hurricane, and bring life-threatening storm surge and wind impacts to much of the state. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for South Florida, the Florida Keys, Lake Okeechobee, and Florida Bay, and will likely be expanded northward tonight. 3. A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for portions of South Florida and the Florida Keys. This means there is the possibility of life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the co

By Martine Wolfe-Miller, Mount Pleasant Communications Manager MOUNT PLEASANT, SC (September 7, 2017) -  To help mitigate the impacts of Hurricane Irma, the Town of Mount Pleasant will deliver 1,400 sandbags to the following locations on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 12:00 p.m., noon. Please note that sandbags will be available on a first come/first serve basis. Once they are gone, the Town will not have additional sandbags for distribution. The sandbags are free of charge. Corner of Royall and Ferry Streets (200 sandbags) Snee Farm Hwy 17 Entrance (200 sandbags) Snee Farm Whipple Road Entrance (200 sandbags) Near Kudzu Bakery (794 Coleman Blvd., near Starbucks) (200 sandbags) Pearl Street at Ellen Drive (200 sandbags) Kincade Drive at Majorie St (200 sandbags) Whole Foods (Shopping Center) Houston Northcutt (200 sandbags) Beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 8, 2017, sand and 1,500 sandbags will be available at a do-it- yourself sandbag area by the oil recycle

Key Messages: 1. Irma is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane and will continue to bring life-threatening wind, storm surge, and rainfall hazards to the northern coast of Hispaniola today. These hazards will spread across the Turks and Caicos tonight and the Bahamas tonight through Saturday. 2. A hurricane watch is in effect for much of Cuba. Irma is likely to bring dangerous wind, storm surge, and rainfall to portions of these areas on Friday and Saturday. 3. The threat of dangerous major hurricane impacts in Florida continues to increase. A hurricane watch has been issued for south Florida, the Florida Keys, Lake Okeechobee, and Florida Bay. This watch will likely be expanded northward later today. Residents in these areas should heed any advice given by local officials. 4. A storm surge watch has also been issued for portions of south Florida and the Florida Keys. This means there is the possibility of life-threatening inundation from rising water

From the SCEMD  SC Hurricane Guide Make sure you check on family, neighbors, and friends that may need assistance! 

Prepare for wind damage! This was taken from the SCEMD  SC Hurricane Guide and describes the different categories.

1. Irma is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane and will bring life-threatening wind, storm surge, and rainfall hazards to portions of the northern Leeward Islands, including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico today. 2. A hurricane warning is in effect for the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, the southeastern Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, and portions of   Haiti, with a hurricane watch in effect for the central Bahamas and much of Cuba. Irma is likely to bring dangerous wind, storm surge, and rainfall to some of these areas tonight through Friday. 3. Irma could directly affect the remainder of the Bahamas and Cuba as an extremely dangerous major hurricane later this week. Residents in these areas should monitor the progress of Irma and listen to advice given by officials. 4. Direct impacts from wind, storm surge, and rainfall are possible in the Florida Keys and portions of the Florida Peninsula beginning later this week and this weekend. However, given the for

        Hurricane Irma Sept. 6, 2017 8am Update from the National Hurricane Center: KEY MESSAGES: 1. Irma is a potentially catastrophic category 5 hurricane and will bring life-threatening wind, storm surge, and rainfall hazards to portions of the northern Leeward Islands, including the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, today. Preparations should be rushed to completion. 2. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, as well as the southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos, with hurricane watches for portions of Haiti and the central Bahamas. Irma is likely to bring dangerous wind, storm surge, and rainfall to these areas from Wednesday night through Friday. 3. Irma could directly affect the remainder of the Bahamas and Cuba as an extremely dangerous major hurricane later this week. Residents in these areas should monitor the progress of Irma and listen to advice given by officials. 4. The chance of direct impacts from Irma

Devante R. White 1582 Evelina Street 11/12/1993     The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating Devante White. Devante is wanted for: Criminal Domestic Violence 2nd Degree Driving Under Suspension Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Devante should contact Pfc. A. Harper at 843-884-4176 or aharper@tompsc.com . Those who wish to remain anonymous should contact Crime Stoppers at 843-554-1111 or www.5541111.com . Crime Stoppers issues rewards of up to $1000.00 for information that leads to an arrest.

September is National Preparedness Month with the overall theme being "Disasters Don't Plan Ahead. You Can." This week we will focus on making plans for yourself, family, and friends. Each week our posts will focus on a different area that will help you prepare for a disaster.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify this man. He is suspected of identity theft & financial transaction card fraud.  Please contact Sergeant Salata at 843-856-3032 or msalata@tompsc.com if you have any information. Callers who wish to remain anonymous should call Crime Stoppers at  843-554-1111.

September is National Preparedness Month. Now is the time to make a plan! This month, we will be sharing information from  www.ready.gov  on ways to get prepared for an emergency.  Make A Plan  Make a plan today. Your family may not be together if a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area. Know how you’ll contact one another and reconnect if   separated. Establish a family meeting place that’s familiar and easy to find.  Step 1: Put together a plan by discussing these 4 questions with your family, friends, or household to start your emergency plan.  How will I receive emergency alerts and warnings?  What is my shelter plan?  What is my evacuation route?  What is my family/household communication plan?  Step 2: Consider specific needs in your household.  As you prepare your plan tailor your plans and supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities. Discuss your needs and responsibilities and how people in t