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RED FLAG FIRE ALERT

May 29, 2019 By James Island PSD

Statewide Red Flag Fire Alert in effect until further notice
Outdoor burning discouraged because of weather conditions, elevated fire risk

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately.

The purpose of the alert is to discourage people from doing any outdoor burning when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire. Weather forecasts for most of the state over the next three days include very low relative humidity and elevated drought conditions, which combine with dry fuels on the ground to create the potential for outdoor fires escaping easily and spreading rapidly.

“We’re going to see very favorable conditions for wildfire ignitions over the next few days, particularly with the relative humidity values, which will remain low at least until the weekend,” said Darryl Jones, SCFC Fire Chief.

A Red Flag Fire Alert does not prohibit outdoor burning, provided that all other state and local regulations are followed, but the Forestry Commission strongly encourages citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. However, a Red Flag Fire Alert does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas.

The Forestry Commission also encourages those working on or with rail lines or other heavy equipment near woodlands to be especially vigilant about preventing sparks and other ignitions from the operation of such apparatus. Any spark, even from a discarded cigarette, in such conditions can trigger a wildfire.

The elevated risk of wildfire in these conditions also places additional physical stress on the wildland and structural firefighters who respond to fires, many of whom operate bulldozers to plow containment lines around such fires. Almost half of the Forestry Commission’s fleet of bulldozers are enclosed-cab models, which help to protect their operators from flames, smoke, ash, soot, noxious chemicals and falling trees; more than half, however, are older, open-cab models that offer less protection from these elements.

The Red Flag Fire Alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire response teams will continuously monitor the situation throughout the weekend.

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Notice of Public Hearing – May 20, 2019

May 14, 2019 By James Island PSD

JAMES ISLAND PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Public notice is hereby given that the James Island Public Service District Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Conference Room at 1739 Signal Point Road, Charleston, SC on the James Island Public Service District’s draft operating budget for Fiscal Year 2020.

Public comments, written and oral, are invited.

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Upcoming Budget Planning Meetings

May 6, 2019 By James Island PSD

The Commission will hold the following public meetings in preparation for the 2019/2020 budget year:

  • Revenues & Expenditures Workshop – Monday, May 6 @ 7 pm
  • Ways & Means Committee Budget Workshop – Monday, May 13 @ 7 pm
  • Regular Commission Meeting – Monday, May 20 @ 7 pm

Commission meetings are open to the public. We are located at 1739 Signal Point Road, James Island, SC.

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JIPSD will be closed Monday, February 18, 2019

February 13, 2019 By James Island PSD

President’s Day is Monday, February 18th and JIPSD offices will be closed. This holiday closure will affect your Solid Waste Services collection schedule. Please see below for details.

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JIPSD will be closed Monday, January 21, 2019

January 16, 2019 By James Island PSD

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day our offices will be closed Monday, January 21st. All garbage, yard debris, and bulk item collection will be done on a one-day slide. Regular collection operations resume Monday, January 22nd.

 

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