Storm Debby Updates

Sea Pines CSA Operation Updates & Notices:

• Due to the amount of debris and cleanup, there will be service delays for SPCSA neighborhood debris collection and mulch deliveries.
• At this time, please reserve calls to the Sea Pines CSA Maintenance Department for critical/emergency purposes only as staff are focusing on major cleanup priorities and working through storm-related work orders.
• The Sea Pines Forest Preserve walking entrance will remain closed until further notice. For access to the Forest Preserve, please use the driving entrance located on Lawton Canal Road.
• Six Oaks Cemetery will remain closed until further notice.

Stormwater Management:

• Our team has placed large portable high-volume dewatering pumps in strategic locations throughout the community to assist in lowering lagoon levels. Because of the excessive rainfall and saturated ground, we will maintain low lagoon levels over the coming days. This is a proactive measure to help ground water to drain.
• They continue to actively monitor the tidal control structures on our lagoon system to prevent as much tidal inflow as possible. Additionally, they are actively managing the Lawton Canal pump station to move water out of the community.

Mechanically pumping water on Tupelo Road

Roadside Debris Cleanup and Removal

Clearing Debris of Roadways

• Vegetative Storm Debris should be stacked at designated SPCSA roadside debris pickup sites. If the debris site is full, do not block roads, driveways, or create traffic visibility hazards. Do NOT place trash in debris pickup piles.
• DO NOT pile any storm debris in roadside ditches, block the pipe ends with debris in ditches, or stack on catch basins/inlets. Clear drainage ditches and catch basins play an important role in stormwater management and can help prevent road flooding in our community.
• Commercial landscapers are NOT permitted to dump landscaping debris in the neighborhood drop sites or roadside within Sea Pines. Landscape companies are directed to transport debris to the Debris Recycling Facility. Please note: This facility does not have the ability to process material in a diameter of 6 inches and above.

• The Sea Pines CSA Administration office, Sea Pines Community Center and Sea Pines ARB office will remain closed through today, August 7th, and will resume normal business hours on Thursday, August 8th.
  • The Sea Pines Guest Pass office and Security Dispatch office (843-671-7170) are operating under normal business hours.
• Tower Beach access reopened today, August 7th. Please exercise caution while walking along the beachwalks as we have received reports of beach erosion in the area.
• The Sea Pines Forest Preserve driving entrance will reopen Thursday, August 8th. Due to leisure trail conditions, the Forest Preserve walking entrance will remain closed until further notice.
• Six Oaks Cemetery will remain closed until further notice.
• Sea Pines Trolley service to the Red, Green, and Blue routes will resume on Thursday, August 8th.
• The Sea Pines CSA Beach Shuttle service will resume on Thursday, August 8th, weather permitting.
• The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance storm team (pictured below) is continuously patrolling the community clearing stormwater drainage structures and removing downed trees and debris from roadways. They have been working around the clock assisting with mechanical pumping of critical storm water areas and responding to storm-related events.
  • At this time, please reserve calls to the Sea Pines CSA Maintenance Department for critical/emergency purposes only as staff are focusing on major cleanup priorities and working through storm-related work orders.

Setting up a dewatering pump on Calibogue Cay Road.

Mechanically pumping water to clear roadway.

Leisure trail near Gull Point Road under water.

• Our team has placed large portable high-volume dewatering pumps in strategic locations throughout the community to assist in lowering lagoon levels. Because of the excessive rainfall and saturated ground, we will maintain low lagoon levels over the coming days. This is a proactive measure to help ground water to drain.
• They continue to actively monitor the tidal control structures on our lagoon system to prevent as much tidal inflow as possible. Additionally, they are actively managing the Lawton Canal pump station to move water out of the community.

Important Reminders:

• Please use caution and drive slowly throughout the community as our crews are working in and along the roadways.
• Use extreme caution or avoid using the leisure trails and beach paths until cleanup efforts can be completed.
• Wildlife, such as alligators and snakes, are more likely to be displaced and seen during and after a storm. Be aware, keep pets on a leash at all times, and give all wild animals space. To report a wildlife concern, please contact Sea Pines Security at 843.671.7170.

➡️READ THE FULL UPDATE HERE: https://conta.cc/3Aevq0l

• The Sea Pines CSA Administration office, Sea Pines Community Center and Sea Pines ARB office will remain closed through Wednesday, August 7th, and will resume normal business hours on Thursday, August 8th.
• The Sea Pines Guest Pass office and Security Dispatch office (843-671-7170) are operating under normal business hours. We will notify you in advance if these services need to be modified due to storm conditions.
• Tower Beach access will reopen Wednesday, August 7th, conditions permitting.
• The Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Six Oaks Cemetery will remain closed through Wednesday, August 7th, for cleanup operations.
• The Sea Pines Trolley and Beach Shuttle services remain suspended through Wednesday, August 7th.

• The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance storm team is continuously patrolling the community clearing stormwater drainage structures and removing downed trees and debris from roadways. They will remain onsite throughout the duration of the storm to assist with mechanical pumping of critical storm water areas and respond to storm-related events.

Important Reminders:

• As the storm continues to impact our area, property owners, guests and visitors are asked to remain indoors and to stay off of the roadways and leisure trails in Sea Pines.
• If you must travel, avoid areas of standing water and downed trees across a roadway.
• Should stormwater inundation occur, please shelter in place until waters have receded.
• Wildlife, such as alligators and snakes, are more likely to be displaced and seen during and after a storm. Be aware, keep pets on a leash at all times, and give all wild animals space. To report a wildlife concern, please contact the Sea Pines Security at 843.671.7170.
• To continue to allow Santee Cooper unobstructed access to the major transformer lines in Sea Pines, please do not park vehicles in lot numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10.

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive information or need to modify our services.

➡️READ THE FULL UPDATE HERE: https://conta.cc/3AgeZ3N

The National Weather Service continues to forecast potentially historic rainfall and flooding through at least Friday morning. Tropical Storm Debby is a slow-moving storm with water being the main concern with rainfall, storm surge, and flooding.

The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance storm team (pictured below) is continuously patrolling the community clearing stormwater drainage structures and removing downed trees and debris from roadways. They will remain onsite throughout the duration of the storm to assist with mechanical pumping of critical storm water areas and respond to storm-related events.

Clearing debris out of the Lawton Pump Station screens early Tuesday morning.

Fallen tree cleared from roadway near Baynard Cove Road and Old Military Road.

Clearing obstruction from stormwater drain on Green Heron Road.

• Stormwater Management: To proactively address the possibility of heavy rainfall, our team has placed 5 large portable high-volume dewatering pumps in strategic locations throughout the community to assist in lowering lagoon levels.
• They will continue to actively monitor the tidal control structures on our lagoon system to prevent as much tidal inflow as possible. Additionally, they are actively managing the Lawton Canal pump station to move water out of the community.

Sea Pines CSA Operation Updates & Notices:

• Sea Pines daily visitor gate pass sales have resumed as of 11:30 AM today, August 6th.
• The Sea Pines CSA Administration office, Sea Pines Community Center and Sea Pines ARB office are closed today, August 6th. Depending on the severity of the storm, these offices may also remain closed on Wednesday, August 7th.
• The Sea Pines Guest Pass office and Security Dispatch office (843-671-7170) are operating under normal business hours. We will notify you in advance if these services need to be modified due to storm conditions.
• Access to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Six Oaks Cemetery, and Tower Beach are currently closed and will reopen once conditions permit.
• The Sea Pines Trolley and Beach Shuttle services are suspended until further notice.

Important Reminders:

• As the storm continues to pass through our area, our property owners, guests and visitors are asked to remain indoors and to stay off of the roadways and leisure trails in Sea Pines.
• Should stormwater inundation occur, please shelter in place until waters have receded.
• If you must travel today, avoid areas of standing water and downed trees across a roadway.
• Wildlife, such as alligators and snakes, are more likely to be displaced and seen during and after a storm. Be aware, keep pets on a leash at all times, and give all wild animals space. To report a wildlife concern, please contact the Sea Pines Security at 843.671.7170.
• To continue to allow Santee Cooper unobstructed access to the major transformer lines in Sea Pines, please do not park vehicles in lot numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10.

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive information or need to modify our services, but in the meantime, we ask you to stay safe and stay tuned to weather alerts and follow trusted sources of information.

Updates posted at:

• seapinesliving.com/debby
• facebook.com/SeaPinesLiving

➡️READ THE FULL UPDATE HERE: https://conta.cc/3WTY7Ze

Governor McMaster, State Officials to Hold Briefing

Governor Henry McMaster will hold a media briefing with state emergency management officials to update the public on the state’s response to Tropical Storm Debby today, Tuesday, August 6, at 2:00 PM.

SCETV will provide coverage which can be accessed through live stream here.

Sea Pines CSA Operation Updates & Notices:

• The Sea Pines CSA Administration office, Sea Pines Community Center and Sea Pines ARB office are closed today, August 5th, and will remain closed through Tuesday, August 6th. Depending on the severity of the storm, these offices may also remain closed on Wednesday, August 7th.
• The Sea Pines Guest Pass Office and Security Dispatch Office (843-671-7170) are operating under normal business hours. We will notify you in advance if these services need to be modified due to storm conditions.
• Access to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Six Oaks Cemetery are currently closed and will reopen once conditions permit.
• The Sea Pines Trolley and Beach Shuttle services are suspended until further notice.
• Tower Beach access and facilities will be closed tomorrow, August 6th and will reopen once conditions permit.
• Sea Pines daily visitor gate pass sales will be suspended starting Tuesday morning, August 6th, and will presume once conditions permit.
• Parking Lots along Power Line Easement: To continue to allow Santee Cooper unobstructed access to the major transformer lines in Sea Pines, please do not park vehicles in lot numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10.
• As the storm approaches, our property owners, guests and visitors are asked to remain indoors and to stay off the roadways and leisure trails in Sea Pines.
• If you must travel, avoid areas of standing water and downed trees across roadways.

The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance storm team has completed storm preparations, including lowering lagoon levels throughout the community, securing items at our managed areas, and ensuring Sea Pines CSA drains and outfalls are clear. The team (pictured below) are proactively patrolling the community and will remain onsite throughout the duration of the storm to assist with mechanical pumping of critical storm water areas and respond to storm-related events.

Line jetting to unclog a blocked drain on Lawton Road.

Clearing a catch basin on Lighthouse Road.

Sea Pines CSA Tree contractors onsite and ready to respond.

• Stormwater Management: To proactively address the possibility of heavy rainfall, our team has placed 5 large portable high-volume dewatering pumps in strategic locations throughout the community to assist in lowering lagoon levels.
• They will continue to actively monitor the tidal control structures on our lagoon system to prevent as much tidal inflow as possible. Additionally, they are actively managing the Lawton Canal pump station to move water out of the community.

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive information or need to modify our services, but in the meantime, we ask you to prepare in advance of the storm, stay safe and stay tuned to weather alerts and follow trusted sources of information.

➡️READ THE FULL UPDATE HERE: https://conta.cc/3LWmvmZ

8.4.24 @ 7:30 PM Update- Hilton Head Island is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch, Flood Watch and Storm Surge Warning. Earlier today, Governor Henry McMaster issued a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Debby.

Sea Pines CSA Operation Updates & Notices:

• The Sea Pines CSA Administration office, Sea Pines Community Center and Sea Pines ARB office will be closed Monday, August 5th. Depending on the severity of the storm, these offices could remain closed on Tuesday, August 6th.
• The Sea Pines Guest Pass Office and Security Dispatch Office (843-671-7170) are operating under normal business hours. We will notify you in advance if these services need to be modified due to storm conditions.
• Access to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Six Oaks Cemetery are currently closed and will reopen once conditions permit.
• The Sea Pines Trolley and Beach Shuttle services have been suspended for Monday, August 5th and Tuesday, August 6th. Depending on the severity of the storm, this service could remain suspended.
• Parking Lots along Power Line Easement: To continue to allow Santee Cooper unobstructed access to the major transformer lines in Sea Pines, please do not park vehicles in lot numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10.
• As the storm approaches, our property owners, guests and visitors are asked to remain indoors and to stay off the roadways and leisure trails in Sea Pines.

• To proactively address the possibility of heavy rainfall, our team has placed large portable high-volume dewatering pumps in strategic locations throughout the community to assist in lowering lagoon levels.
• They will continue to actively monitor the tidal control structures on our lagoon system to prevent as much tidal inflow as possible. Additionally, they are actively managing the Lawton Canal pump station to move water out of the community.

We will keep the community informed of any further adjustments or closures to Sea Pines CSA services based on the storm’s final path and intensity.

➡️READ THE FULL UPDATE HERE: https://conta.cc/4fzvmbG

8.4.24 @ 1:45 PM – Sea Pines CSA Monitoring & Preparing for Tropical Storm Debby

Sea Pines CSA staff continues to monitor and prepare for the potential impacts of the approaching storm. Tropical storm, surge, and flood watches have been issued for our area. A primary concern for our region is the potential for historic rainfall producing widespread severe flash flooding.

The Sea Pines CSA Maintenance storm team will remain onsite to assist with mechanical pumping of critical storm water areas and is prepared to to respond to storm-related events.

• To proactively address the possibility of heavy rainfall, our team has placed large portable high-volume dewatering pumps in strategic locations throughout the community to assist in lowering lagoon levels.
• They will continue to actively monitor the tidal control structures on our lagoon system to prevent as much tidal inflow as possible. Additionally, they are actively managing the Lawton Canal pump station to move water out of the community.

Now is the time to check your emergency plan and emergency supplies kit and take necessary actions to protect your home. If you have not done so already, please take this time to secure anything that may be impacted by tropical storm force winds. Secure outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and other lightweight items that are not tied down. For storm preparedness tips and resources, please visit seapinesliving.com/prepare.

We will continue to keep the community updated as we receive information or need to modify our services. Closures affecting the Sea Pines Forest Preserve, Six Oaks Cemetery, Tower Beach, the Community Center, and the Administration Building will depend on the final track and intensity of the storm.

Updates posted at:

• seapinesliving.com/debby
• facebook.com/SeaPinesLiving

➡️READ THE FULL UPDATE HERE: https://conta.cc/3WuOBdT