Isle of Palms Police

This is the official X account for the Isle of Palms Police Department. This account is not monitored on a 24 hour basis. #IOPPD

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#update
The road is now open and the scene is clear.
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26th Ave between Cameron Blvd and Waterway Blvd is shut down while IOPFD is on scene of a structure fire. Please avoid the area as crews are working.
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[Isle of Palms Police @IsleofPalmsPD]

26th Ave between Cameron Blvd and Waterway Blvd is shut down while IOPFD is on scene of a structure fire. Please avoid the area as crews are working.
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IOP Connector remains open at this time. As you can see snow accumulation has increased. IOPPD continues to do checks of the bridges and roadways. Stay off the roads unless you absolutely have to be driving.
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Dangerous ocean conditions, strong rip currents and unsafe debris in the water. Don’t take unnecessary risk. Stay out of the water please don’t put first responders at risk.

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#UPDATE
Palm Blvd is back open.
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#TrafficAlert
Palm Blvd between 2nd Ave & 4th Ave is closed for a wreck with power lines in the road. Officers are on scene directing traffic.
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#TrafficAlert
Palm Blvd between 2nd Ave & 4th Ave is closed for a wreck with power lines in the road. Officers are on scene directing traffic.
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#TrafficAlert
All lanes are open. Congratulations to the runners and walkers!
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#TrafficAlert
IOP Connector Run happening today.
IOP Connector from Palm Blvd - Rifle Range Rd closing at 7 a.m. Detour through Sullivan’s Island. Expected to open at 11 a.m
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IOP Connector Run
10/04 | 8–11 AM
•6:30 AM: JC Long Blvd closed (Palm → Ocean)
•7 AM: Palm Blvd (10th–14th) closed
•7 AM: IOP Connector (SC-517) closed Palm Blvd → Rifle Range Rd
Roads reopen 11 AM

Use Sullivan’s Island to enter/exit IOP. Expect delays & follow directions.

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With the positive 5PM advisory on Tropical Storm Imelda, @IOPCity and all departments will return to normal operations tomorrow (9/29).

We still expect periods of rain and some wind—please stay cautious and alert while traveling.
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IOPPD is monitoring Tropical Cyclone #9.
Gov. McMaster & Charleston County have declared a State of Emergency.

✅ Stay prepared
✅ Follow official sources (@SCEMD,@NWSCharlestonSC)
✅ Review your hurricane plan now

We’ll share updates here as they become available. #chswx

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IOP residents: Sand & sandbags available starting 12 PM today (Sept 26).

📍 Sand: 1174 Pavilion Dr (municipal lot)
📍 Bags: IOP Public Safety Bldg, 2nd floor – 30 JC Long Blvd

10 bags/household • Self-serve • Bring your own shovel.
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More info available at: https://t.co/jjiPatsKUp

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Sept. 1, 2025, it’s illegal to drive with a phone in your hand or lap.

Hands-free/Bluetooth = OK
Holding your phone = NOT OK (except emergencies)

Sept. 1–Feb. 28 → Warnings only
March 1 → Tickets begin

$100 1st offense | $200 2nd offense | Points possible

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#SafetyReminder
Saturday night,8/23/25, a ride-share vehicle drove into Morgan Creek. Two good samaritans saved the driver before the car sank.

Heavy rain + flooding = dangerous.
If submerged:
✅ Stay calm
✅ Unbuckle
✅ Break window
✅ Swim to safety

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#update
Scene is safe and roadway is open.
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Palm Blvd is closed between Palm Ct and 29th Ave due to a gas leak.

You may use 28th and 31st Avenues via Hartnett Blvd to go around the scene.

Crews are on scene, we do not have an update on when repairs will be complete. We will update as soon as possible.
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[Isle of Palms Police @IsleofPalmsPD]

Palm Blvd is closed between Palm Ct and 29th Ave due to a gas leak.

You may use 28th and 31st Avenues via Hartnett Blvd to go around the scene.

Crews are on scene, we do not have an update on when repairs will be complete. We will update as soon as possible.
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#Update

Roadway is now open
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#TrafficAlert
Isle of Palms Connector onto IOP from Mt Pleasant is currently closed due to a collision with injuries. Officers are currently on scene.
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#TrafficAlert
Isle of Palms Connector onto IOP from Mt Pleasant is currently closed due to a collision with injuries. Officers are currently on scene.
#chstrfc #chsnews

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#Update
Road is back open at this time.
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TRAFFIC ALERT
Palm Blvd / 50th Ave closed due to power pole fire. Detours have been set up at Palm/46. Anyone past 50th Ave will need to use Wild Dunes Resort. Officers are on scene assisting. Dominion Energy crews are responding.
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