ISLAND GOVERNANCE
Join the Nominating Committee
KICA is looking for two community members to join
the Nominating Committee. Nominating Committee
members help recruit and evaluate board candidates to
build a board that can effectively govern the community.
Nominating Committee members also help recruit and
evaluate candidates to serve on other KICA committees
or task forces. Experience in recruitment is helpful but
not required.
In order to maintain a committee that more closely
represents the community, the committee is strongly
encouraging property owners who live in regimes to
apply for service. However, all members who apply to
serve will be considered.
Time Commitment and Schedule
Committee member terms are one year beginning in
July. Board candidate recruitment occurs throughout
the year and all committee members are asked to
participate. The committee meets (in person or by
phone) periodically throughout the year. Meetings
increase from October-December as board candidates
are interviewed and recommendation discussions
occur. In February, the nominating committee works
to provide candidate recommendations to fill any open
seats on the Finance Committee.
To apply, visit kica.us/application and complete the
form.
ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS JUNE 1
Make Sure You’re Prepared
There are very few downsides to coastal living but one of
them is hurricanes. Atlantic Hurricane Season officially
starts Saturday, June 1. While the Charleston area has
not experienced a direct impact from a hurricane in
many years, preparing for the possibility is important.
Information is one of the most valuable resources
during an emergency. If a tropical system is likely to
affect Kiawah, KICA will communicate information
to members primarily through email blasts and kica.us.
Depending on the urgency of the information, KICA
may also send text alerts, app notifications and/or post
information on the gate message boards. (See the opposite
page for a breakdown of all KICA’s communications
methods and how to sign up.)
You can get updated emergency information by
signing up for CodeRED, the Town of Kiawah Island’s
automated alert system. CodeRED is typically used for
short messages with only pertinent information. You
can choose to sign up for text messages, phone calls and
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emails, depending on what works best for you. Sign
up for CodeRED and more at www.kiawahisland.org/
disaster-preparedness.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division
(SCEMD) provides important tools, such as your
evacuation zone, closings and delays, and information
on creating a disaster plan for your family. SCEMD’s
app is available in the Apple App Store, the Google Play
Store or visit www.scemd.org.
In the event of a weather emergency, official information
on developing situations is available through the
following trustworthy sources:
National Weather Service/National Hurricane Center
Charleston County Emergency Management
Live 5 News
ABC News 4
WCBD News 2
Post and Courier