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From the Town of Edisto Beach

posted 1/18/24  From the Town of Edisto Beach: The weather is expected to dip below freezing over the weekend, January 19-21 (see attached link to National Weather Service statement). NWS Statement 1-18-2024

Please prepare your home for any possible freezing temperatures. Some guidelines are provided below:

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes

  • Insulate exposed, exterior water supply lines and outdoor spigots.
  • Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
  • Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals out of the reach of children.
  • When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe – even at a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing.
  • Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at night. By temporarily suspending the use of lower nighttime temperatures, you may incur a higher heating bill, but you can prevent a much more costly repair job if pipes freeze and burst.
  • If you will be away during cold weather, leave the heat on in your home, set to a temperature no lower than 55° F.

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

  • If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include pipes against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.
  • Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will begin to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.
  • Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or by wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or other open flame device.
  • Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you are unable to locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you cannot thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.
  • Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too.

Please be safe!

Water Advisory

Posted 12/25/22:  From the Town of Edisto Beach: With so many ruptured pipes in unoccupied homes due to the freezing weather, water pressure was lost in Town.  DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a boil, let it boil for one minute and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation until further notice. Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in the water.

Hurricane Florence: Mandatory Evacuation

A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for Edisto Beach effective at noon on September 11, 2018. Access after that time will be very limited. People who refuse to leave may be required to sign a document stating that they are aware that emergency services will not be provided during the evacuation period. A curfew will be in effect from 8 PM – 6 AM both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. A curfew will then be in effect beginning 8 PM Thursday night and will continue until the evacuation order is limited.

Please check our website for updates. The site will be updated as possible.

Hurricane Matthew Edisto Beach Police Department Update

Folks, we are aware that Governor Haley stated that the evacuation has been lifted for Colleton County. This DOES NOT apply to Edisto Beach. Due to the damage we suffered and the hazards that still exist, we are continuing the evacuation for the beach at this time. We hope to expedite your return but please bear with us for a while longer. Due to the conditions that exist, even some who stayed for the storm are now choosing to leave.

Just to let you know a little of what is going on here on the beach. There is no electricity. There is no water. Many roads are impassable due to downed trees, power lines and water (some of which is very deep). There are hazards on the roads including wood, nails, large propane tanks, etc. Driving through standing water is dangerous due to hidden hazards under the water. Many structures, while standing, have been weakened or compromised by the impact of Hurricane Matthew. We are trying to assess structural integrity as well as clear roads to allow entry as soon as possible. We are also trying to check on the welfare of those who chose to remain on the island during the storm. The mayor and town officials are working around the clock to expedite the processes required. Outside agencies have generously offered assistance during this time. We ask your patience and prayers as we all come together for our common goal.

From the Edisto Beach Police Department Facebook Page

Hurricane Matthew Evacuation

With Hurricane Matthew bearing down on the Atlantic coast, S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley declared a state of emergency Tuesday and called for the evacuation of coastal counties and closure of school and government office starting Wednesday.

Haley urged residents evacuating coastal communities to get at least 100 miles away from the coast and make sure to fill up on gasoline. If the hurricane stays its current course, it could be a category 2 or 3 hurricane by the weekend with storm surges of five to seven feet, she said.

The evacuation will begin at 3 p.m. Wednesday for Beaufort, Jasper, Colleton, Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley, Horry and Georgetown.

Read more here: http://www.thestate.com/news/politics-government/article105907557.html#storylink=cpy