Bluffton Police Department

#ServeWithPrideLiveWithHonor | Serving #BlufftonSC since 1903 | Tweets not monitored 24/7 | Emergency 911, Non-emergency 843-524-2777

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With school back in session, please remember to pay attention to your surroundings and help keep our community safe!

#LoveBlufftonSC #StaySafeBluffton #TrafficTips

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Happy Veterans Day!

Thank you for your sacrifice and your bravery.

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Bluffton Police Department hopes you have a safe and happy Halloween!🎃

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If you have limbs down or you're reporting road blockage or a fallen tree... Please call nonemergency dispatch at 524-2777 please reserve 911 for emergencies.

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Contact information for services:

Beaufort Jasper Water Sweer Authority:
- Customer Service: 843-987-9200

Hargray:
- Customer Service: 1-877-427-4729

Reserve 9-1-1 calls for emergencies. The non-emergency Dispatch number is 843-524-2777.

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If you have limbs down or you're reporting road blockage or a fallen tree... Please call nonemergency dispatch at 524-2777 please reserve 911 for emergencies.

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Ian has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm at this time but remains a threat to the South Carolina coast.

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Hurricane Ian UPDATES:

Ian is then expected to track towards the west Florida coast and could impact the local area later this week. There still remains some degree of uncertainty in the track.

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*𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭*

Join the Public Information Session: https://t.co/5QS9eidWs4

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Regional law enforcement agencies will host their first multi-agency recruiting event on August 13th. This event will recruit candidates interested in the law enforcement profession.
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*HEAT ADVISORY*

The National Weather Service Charleston has issued a heat advisory for Beaufort County from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Heat indices could reach up to 107 degrees today!

Stay cool and safe!

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Heat Safety Week: June 5-11
It is NEVER safe to leave a child, disabled person, or pet locked in a car, even in the winter.

Visit National Weather Service for more heat safety tips and resources: https://t.co/qlMjbdqjyY

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*Prepareathon Expo/TODAY/Oyster Factory Park -- Don't Miss It!*

Join the Town of Bluffton and Bluffton Police Department TODAY (Sat., May 14th) at Oyster Factory Park from 11 am - 2 pm for the Preparation #ReadyBluffton Expo!

Hurricane Season is Jun 1 - Nov 1.

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*Daily Prepareathon #ReadyBluffton Activity -- Financial Preparedness Day*
Check insurance coverage and purchase fire/water-proof containers for important documents. Compile together for easy transport if you must leave.

To learn more visit: https://t.co/153zoplJ8s

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*Daily Preparathon #ReadyBluffton Activity --Prepare your Pets!*
Microchip your pets and make an emergency plan for pet care. Many pets are abandoned during weather emergencies, pre-planning will reduce these heart-breaking situations.
To learn more visit: https://t.co/c0qYOT7ipu

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*Daily Preparathon #ReadyBluffton Activity -- Develop a Family Emergency Plan*

Develop a plan so each member of your family-of-origin or family-of-choice knows how to reach each other if separated.

To learn more visit: https://t.co/7YD3v8MVF6
#ReadyBluffton

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*Daily Preparathon #ReadyBluffton Activity -- Sign up for Alerts*
Sign up for local emergency alerts with your town, Text your zip code to 888777 to sign up for local alerts, or visit https://t.co/pjpurZpIvZ to register. Be sure to check the option box for the Town of Bluffton.

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*Daily Preparathon #ReadyBluffton Activity -- Prepare an emergency kit*

Get a kit ready in case you need to leave quickly due to a flood, fire, or other emergencies.

For a list of supplies visit: https://t.co/ntHcPxD54F
#ReadyBluffton