Folly Beach Public Safety Public Information

10/16/2025

Behold the new Folly Beach Police cars with a totally revamped, snazzy graphic makeover! These beauties are here to catch crooks and turn heads—talk about a double whammy! Over time, our fleet will be rolling out these stylish rides, so watch out, bad guys! What do you think of the new look? Drop your comments below!

10/16/2025

10/10/2025

Folly Beach Flooding/Road Closures Update****
Stay safe, Folly Beach! The Folly Beach Police and Fire Department are actively monitoring our roads due to flooding. Several roads are impassable and being closed for your safety. Please use caution, avoid flooded areas, and stay updated for further announcements. Let’s keep our community safe!

A Coastal Flood Warning is out for all SC beaches for today's high tide. Based on the forecast, a crest of 8.5 feet would land in the top 10 highest historic crests for Springmaid Pier! Elsewhere, minor coastal flooding is expected 🌊

10/09/2025

An offshore low will develop over the weekend.
What does that mean for us the next few days?
1. Major coastal flooding Fri AM, Sat lunchtime
Coastal Flood Warning 9am-3pm Friday
Road closures likely, esp. downtown!
2. Rough surf, rip currents
Not good for swimming & likely causing beach erosion
3. Windy conditions, esp. along the coast
4. Rain, heaviest amounts closer to coast (up to 1" possible)

10/09/2025

A wet and windy weekend is possible for our area.
Forecasts indicate potential impacts including strong winds, flooding along shorelines, and higher-than-normal high tides in waterways. Please do not drive through flooded streets. Vehicle wakes can cause significant damage to nearby properties. Take time now to ensure your property is secure and prepared.
For residents with their own shovels and sandbags, sand remains available for self-service at the Boat Landing.

10/07/2025

Hey Folly Beach folks! With so many golf carts rolling around, let’s make sure we’re doing it legally! Check out these SC Department of Public Safety guidelines: Must be insured and registered with SCDMV, driver must be 16+ with a valid license, kids under 12 need seat belts on public streets, operate on secondary highways (≤35 mph), stay within 4 miles of the registration address, and drive during daylight only. stay safe and legal!

10/04/2025

*****Traffic Alert*****
Center St is NOW CLOSED from Hudson Ave to Arctic Ave for the Mermaids & Mateys Festival! ALSO Arctic Ave is now set up for two way Traffic East and west. The festival kicks off at 10 AM and runs until 4 PM. Plan your routes and come enjoy the fun!

10/02/2025

Exciting news for the Folly Beach Police Department! We are thrilled to welcome our newest officers, Officer Drohan and Officer Nelson, who are joining our team with enthusiasm and dedication to serve our community. A huge congratulations also goes out to our brand-new sergeants, Sergeant Bourgeois and Sergeant Civello, as well as the newly promoted Sergeant Wink! Your leadership and commitment are already making a difference. Join us in giving a warm Folly Beach welcome to our new hires and celebrating our sergeants’ achievements! 🎉💙👏💕🔥💥🎊💯🎁👍

09/27/2025

09/25/2025

The City of Folly Beach is closely monitoring the fast-developing storms, both of which are growing in strength and on a short timeline. We urge all residents to review their emergency plans and ensure their emergency kits are fully stocked. For helpful resources, please use the hurricane preparedness links below. Staying safe starts with staying informed.
https://www.weather.gov/chs/
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/index.shtml
https://www.cityoffollybeach.com/index.php?section=emergency-information