Flash Flood Warning including Charleston County

Helping a Family in Louisiana

Comeaux Family

The Mount Pleasant Police Department will be at Target (1300 Long Grove Dr.) assisting a local 8 year old young boy reach his goal of helping a family that lost everything from the floods in Louisiana. Kameron Smalls woke up one morning and felt a calling to help those that were devastated from the recent floods. Two of our officers were at a back to school event at a local church when they first heard Kameron get up and speak about this vision. Kameron will be collecting goods for the Comeaux family, pictured above. 

We will be at Target from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. taking product and monetary donations. Local food trucks will also be on hand. 

Below is a list of items that are needed:

Children (4 and 8yr Old Boys): 
Clothing 
Baseball Room Décor 
Legos Mickey Mouse Bedding 
Bed and Mattress 
Toys Computer/Laptop
Baseball Glove/Balls 
School supplies 

Mom (Size 8):
Clothing
Bedding
Bath Essentials
Kitchen Supplies
Household Goods
TV
Computer

 

Kameron Smalls

 

Operations Update

 

 

•  We received 24 inches of rain.
•  Please stay inside if you don't have to travel.
•  Storm water systems in Mount Pleasant held up so flooding is minimal.
•  Mount Pleasant government has moved from response to damage assessment.
•  Expect government offices to be open tomorrow.
• We will be collecting trash and garbage today.

Press Release from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division

DHEC warning concerning floodwater dangers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Saturday, October 3, 2015, 4:30 p.m.) – South Carolinas are cautioned about wading or playing in floodwaters resulting from the heavy rainfall in the state.

“We strongly warn residents to stay away from floodwaters and, to reduce the risk of infections and traumatic injuries including drowning, don’t swim, play or boat in the water,” said Jamie Blair, deputy director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s Office of Public Health Preparedness. “Water from flooding can carry viruses, bacteria, chemicals and other physical items picked up as it moves through storm water systems, across industrial sites, yards, roads and parking lots. These threats can cause serious illness and injury and should be avoided if at all possible.”

Blair offered specific tips for preventing illness and injury resulting from flooding, including:

• Prevent children from playing in flooded areas. Rapidly rushing floodwaters pose a high risk for drowning.
• Keep children from playing with toys that have been contaminated by floodwater until the toys can be cleaned/disinfected.
• Wash children's hands frequently and always before meals.
• Take care to protect open wounds from floodwaters.

Blair says flooding can also create situations in which animals, reptiles and insects can be more likely to come in contact with humans, resulting in bites and stings. If you have a reason that you must enter the floodwaters, be alert and try to avoid coming into contact.