Snake ID

As the weather starts to warm up, many people start working outside in their yards or taking long walks through the woods and trails. Keep an eye on the ground though, because our scaled neighbors could be hiding. Within South Carolina there are a total of 38 snake species, but only 6 are venomous. Here is an easy way to identify snakes and the best advice to not get bitten? LEAVE THEM ALONE.

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Boat Safety 101

BOAT SAFETY CHECK LIST Ok it’s time to get the boat out – if you haven’t already!  This is a good time to go over that check list of items you need to have on board to insure everyone’s safety! There needs to be a PFD (personal flotation device) for every person onboard your boat. PFDs must be approved by the Coast Guard. If your boat is 16 feet or over, you need to have a throwable PFD onboard and immediately available in case someone falls overboard. Every boat needs a working whistle or horn to make sound.  Boats over …

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HHI St. Patrick’s Day 2022

The 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade is set to happen on Sunday, March 13th from 3pm-6pm.  Don’t miss this event, featuring marching bands, horse, dogs, floats, friends and fun! Entries – go all out to compete for awards! Volunteers needed and welcome. The parade will take place on Pope Avenue. The St. Patrick’s Day Boat Parade is set for Saturday, March 12th at 10am.  Bring out the green, decorate your boat, and join us for a WATERFUL addition to the Hilton Head Ireland St. Patrick’s Parade Weekend of FUN! The boat parade is free to attend, please register your boat.

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*Weather Watch!

Good morning all, Please see the attached updated from the NWS Charleston related to possible severe thunderstorms this afternoon (3.9.22). Hazardous Weather Outlook This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina. DAY ONE…Today and tonight. Severe Thunderstorms: A few strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to develop across southeast South Carolina and southeast Georgia this afternoon. The primary threat will be damaging wind gusts, though large hail and an isolated tornado will also be possible. The primary time period for severe weather will be from 2 to 7 pm. DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Thursday through Tuesday. Frost/Freeze: …

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Scam Warning

Good morning, Recently, we have noticed an increase in scam calls and emails within the Hilton Head Island community. Unfortunately, we are starting to experience the same thing within Shipyard. If you receive an email that you feel is unusual for Shipyard POA to send, please do the following: 1) DO NOT OPEN THE EMAIL 2) DO NOT REPLY TO THE EMAIL 3) DO NOT FORWARD THE EMAIL 4) CALL US, 843-785-3310 ext. 1001, TO CONFIRM WE SENT THE EMAIL Always use caution when using the internet and never open or click on something you are unsure of. Please be …

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Caution: Winter Weather Advisory

Please see the below updated from the NWS Charleston on possible wintry precipitation Thursday, 1/20/22, night through Friday night. Seven Day Outlook Summary   Wednesday, 1/19, Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Light south wind. Thursday, 1/20, A 30 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Thursday Night A 50 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of …

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COVID-19 Testing

S.C. DHEC COVID-19 Testing on Hilton Head Island Moved to Crossings Park Starting Monday, January 17, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will relocate its free COVID-19 testing from Fire Station 4 on Squire Pope Road to Crossings Park, 4 Haig Point Circle on Hilton Head Island. DHEC’s drive-thru testing will take place only on Mondays between 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Those interested in being tested should enter Crossings Park at Haig Point Circle and follow the signs to the soccer field, where DHEC staff will administer the PCR (nasal swab) test. Rapid COVID-19 tests are …

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COVID-19 Testing on HHI

Update on Free COVID-19 Testing and Vaccines on Hilton Head Island The Town of Hilton Head Island has partnered with BrightStar Care to administer free COVID-19 tests from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday at Chaplin Community Park, 11 Castnet Drive, beginning January 11, 2022. “With the current rise in COVID-19 cases, there has been an increased demand for testing,” said Tom Dunn, Emergency Manager for the Town of Hilton Head Island.  “Hosting the test site at Chaplin Community Park allows us to better accommodate traffic and the volume of people who are seeking a COVID-19 test. As …

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Update from Deputy Town Manager 2/23/2021

An Update from Deputy Town Manager Josh Gruber 2/23/2021 View a Video Update at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el_cL1bxyLg Here’s an update on what’s happening around Town: Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital to Reduce COVID-19 Testing Schedule As the demand and positivity rate for COVID-19 testing continues to decline within the community, Hilton Head Hospital and Coastal Carolina Hospital plan to reduce their hours of operation for drive-thru testing. Effective Monday, March 1, the hospitals will only offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please note, starting next week, the drive-thru will no longer …

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