As the weather continues to warm up, please be aware of snakes. The Shipyard Security Team has noticed a high number of snakes, of all types, throughout the property over the past several days. South Carolina is home to 38 total snake species. There’s one simple rule to avoid being bitten: Leave them be. “We have good stats showing that people are usually bitten while trying to kill or handle them. But in every case your best bet is just to leave them alone,” says herpetologist Tony Mills, education director at the Spring Island Trust and host of the SCETV television program …
COVID-19 Update
At-home COVID-19 tests are becoming more available to the public. Many people can find them in Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, and even some gas stations. According to The State, a newspaper in Columbia, SC here are a few tips if your at-home test comes back positive: Quarantine & Isolate stay home for at least 5 days after receiving a positive test Notify Others Tell those who have been within 6 feet of you for over 15 minutes three days before the positive test Wear A Mask If you are around others, wear a mask for an extra 5 days N95, KN95, …
* WEEKEND WEATHER ADVISORY
There is, potentially, a lot going on over the next couple of days with possible severe thunderstorms this evening and freezing temperatures Sunday morning and frost Monday morning.
*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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Update from Interim Town Manager 2/9/2021
An Update from Interim Town Manager Josh Gruber 2/9/2021 View a Video Update: https://youtu.be/viq8VdtNWnQ South Carolinians Aged 65 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments The window is now open for any South Carolina resident aged 65 or older, regardless of health status or preexisting conditions, to schedule an appointment to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Residents will be asked to provide a driver’s license or other form of ID at their appointment that confirms their age and, therefore, their eligibility to receive vaccine. Eligible persons can use the vaccine locator map (scdhec.gov/vaxlocator) on the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control’s …
An Update from Interim Town Manager 2/2/2021
An Update from Interim Town Manager Angie Stone 2/2/2021 View a Video Update at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYmuGNEotx8 Get Help Scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Area hospitals and pharmacies continue to work on providing vaccines for COVID-19. A part of getting vaccinated is properly scheduling yourself for an appointment. Members of the Hilton Head Computer Club and Hilton Head Regional Healthcare are hosting two events to help local residents who are 70 and older and do not have an email address or a device to connect to the internet in order to register for a COVID-19 vaccine shot. The events will be held from …
Update from Interim Town Manager 1/13/2021
An Update from Interim Town Manager Josh Gruber 1/13/2021 View the Video Update: yPVpukHwycQ Here’s an update on what’s happening around Town: We know many residents in our community want to sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. With the opening of registration for appointments for South Carolinians aged 70 and older, there has been an extremely large volume of requests. Officials with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Hilton Head Hospital, which is managing appointment requests, are asking for your patience with this process. Here is what you need to know about the registration process for the …
