Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2019

44 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestOfMP.com feature the most difficult. The island faced additional challenges because the only access was by boat, and the Town Hall had been flooded out. Residents were anxious to attend to their damaged property; however, staff needed to be sure it was safe to return.” PREPAREDNESS IS KEY An array of emergency-preparedness tools is available to aid in planning. The Town of Mount Pleasant partners with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to provide a hurricane- preparedness guide (https://scemd.org/stay-informed/ publications/hurricane-guide/) containing essential information for residents, businesses and visitors. Additionally, the Town communicates emergency- preparedness steps to residents via its notification system at tompsc.com , as does Charleston County, which has its Citizens Alert Notification System you can register for at charlestoncounty.org. Or you can follow their respective social media accounts for real-time information before, during and after an emergency. Another resource is the Charleston County Emergency SC Income Tax Credits · Insurance Premium Discounts · Custom Colors · Service Contracts · Licensed & Insured · Free Estimates · Quality Installations Come vist our show room at: 488-C La Mesa Dr. Mt. Pleasant, SC 843-822-5519 www.lowcountryshutters.com info@lowcountryshutters.com • Raised Panel Colonials • Louvered Colonials • Board & Batten Colonials • Bahamas • Roll Downs • Accordion Shutters • Fabric Shields • Lexan Aluminum & Steel Panels BE PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON Elegance, Style & Protection Photo courtesy of Bill Macchio. Photo from Google® Maps. Left: Coleman Center right after Hurricane Hugo. Right: Coleman Center, now GDC, today.