Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.More >>
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.More >>
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.More >>
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.More >>
You've suffered a flood. Your home or business - and contents within - have been damaged - possibly destroyed. What do ou do now? Contact your insurance company or agent as soon as possible. TellMore >>
Food may not be safe to eat during and after an emergency. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Your state, local, or tribal health department can make specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area.More >>
In General If a hurricane threatens and you live on the coast, an island or flood plain, plan to leave If hurricanes or tornadoes threaten and you live in a mobile home, plan to leave Watch LiveMore >>
This guide from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) contains hurricane preparation tips, evacuation shelter sites and more.More >>
This guide from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) contains hurricane preparation tips, important phone numbers and more.More >>
The Tropical Prediction Center (TPC) is a component of the National Centers for Environmental Prediction (NCEP) located at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. The TPC mission is to save lives, mitigate property loss, and improve economic efficiency by issuing the best watches, warnings, forecasts and analyses of hazardous tropical weather, and by increasing understanding of these hazards.More >>
The Hurricane Intercept Research Team (HIRT) is a locally based hurricane chase team that researches the affects of storm surge in a hurricane or tropical storm's landfall area.More >>
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HOME SAFETY Inspect all doors and windows - Replace any cracked or damaged windows. Exterior doors should close easily and lock tightly. Consider installing storm shutters - This may also reduce a homeowner'sMore >>
You should always follow instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if told to do so. Only stay in a home if you have NOT been ordered to leave. Stay tuned to LIVE 5 NEWS for emergencyMore >>
CLEAN UP CHECKLIST When cleaning your yard, be wary of downed power lines. Downed power lines could spring to life, snapping like a fully charged, loose water hose as power comes on without warning. BagMore >>
