Emergency Preparedness

Hurricane season is June 1st - November 30th

In a disaster, local officials and public safety personnel might not be able to reach everyone immediately. You and your family need to be prepared ahead of time in case you won't have time to shop or search for the supplies you will need when a disaster strikes.

Most disasters are natural disasters, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods. Although some natural disasters can be predicted, such as hurricanes and severe winter storms, others, such as tornadoes and earthquakes, happen with little or no warning. Disasters can strike at any time of the day, so it's important to have a planned response when you're at work, on vacation or on the road.

When you face a natural or man-made emergency, try to stay informed through radio, TV or the Internet. However, in some cases, cable, electric and cell phone service will be disabled, making communication nearly impossible. Disaster can strike at any time of the day, so it's important to have a planned response when you're at work, on vacation or on the road. The following general precautions apply to many disaster situations. Share these with your friends and family to ensure that they're prepared.

Have a family communication plan(opens in a new tab). Review and practice the plan with all family members
Have an emergency kit(opens in a new tab) in your car and at least three days of food and water at home
Store all important documents, such as passports, birth certificates, insurance policies, etc., in a fire-proof safe or safety deposit box
Know how to shut off utilities
If you or a family member requires special assistance during an evacuation, please complete the City's Priority Assistance Form(opens in a new tab).
Hurricane re-entry decals: Once your parking permit application has been approved by PCI Municipal Services, the Isle of Palms Police Department will automatically send you a hurricane re-entry decal.

Charleston County's Emergency Management Department(opens in a new tab) has several resources to help you prepare for a storm.

Special Assistance

Individuals requiring special assistance in the event of an evacuation, such as help getting down the stairs or transportation to a special needs shelter, may complete this form to register:

Priority Assistance Form

Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults

Become equipped with essential knowledge and actionable steps to navigate emergencies confidently, tailored specifically for the unique needs of older adults. View the National Council on Aging Emergency Preparedness Guide(opens in a new tab).

FEMA Tool Kit

Emergency Prep Documents

Additional Resources

Medical Care

Local Hospitals

East Cooper Medical Center
2000 Hospital Drive
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
843-881-0100

Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
3500 Highway 17 North
Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
843-606-7000

Mobile Urgent Care

GOMED Mobile Healthcare(opens in a new tab)
Isle of Palms, South Carolina 29451
844-994-6633

Emergency Animal Care

BluePearl Pet Hospital(opens in a new tab)

985 Johnnie Dodds Blvd
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464
843-216-7554