Disaster Resources
Each year, countless South Carolinians and their families have their lives uprooted by hurricanes and flash flooding.
It’s absolutely vital to be prepared to take shelter from storms and flooding or to evacuate to safety each and every hurricane season. Without much warning, flash floods and hurricanes can take a turn for the worse and catch millions of people unaware and unprepared.
Below, please find links to local, state, and federal resources to guide Lowcountry residents in their preparation for any and every disaster.
In case of an emergency, ALWAYS call 911.
REMEMBER: Turn around, don't drown. Do not drive through flooded areas. It only takes as little as 6 inches of water for a car to get swept away.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to call our offices.
Charleston: (843) 352-7572
Beaufort: (843) 521-2530
DC: (202) 225-3176
Resources
- The Official Website of South Carolina
- Latest Hurricane and Flooding Forecasts - NWS Charleston
- Hurricane Guide - South Carolina Emergency Management Division
- Latest Charleston Road Closures - City of Charleston
- Hurricane Preparedness Guide - Charleston County Emergency Management
- Avoiding Hurricane and Flood Damage - Charleston County Emergency Management
- How to build a disaster preparedness kit – Ready.gov
- Preparing for a flash flood - Department of Homeland Security
- Know Your Evacuation Zone – South Carolina Emergency Management Division
- 2022 South Carolina Hurricane Guide – South Carolina Emergency Management Division
- How to Prepare for a Hurricane – FEMA
- Weather Alerts - South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
- South Carolina Department of Insurance
- South Carolina Department of Transportation
- South Carolina Department of Public Safety
- South Carolina Department of Commerce
- Report Power Outages
- Smartphone Apps for Emergencies
- SC Emergency Manager - App Store | Google Play
- Traffic Conditions from SCDOT - App Store | Google Play
- FEMA - App Store | Google Play
- Key Social Media to Follow
- Lowcountry
- Charleston County
- Beaufort County
- Colleton County
- Berkeley County
- Dorchester County
- National Resources
- National Hurricane Center
- www.nhc.noaa.gov
- @NWSNHC
- American Red Cross
- www.redcross.org
- @RedCross
- @RedCrossSC
- National Hurricane Center
- Alert Resources
- SCEMD Emergency Alerts
- Mount Pleasant Alert Center Subscription Page
- Charleston Alert Center
- Sullivan's Island Storm Warning System
- Charleston County Citizen Alert Notification System
- Folly Beach Emergency Notification
- Beaufort County Email Alerts
- Hilton Head Island Email Alerts
- Berkeley County
- Hanahan Email Alerts
- Goose Creek Email Alerts
- North Charleston Emergency Alerts
- Kiawah
- Edisto Beach
- Seabrook Island
- Summerville
- Know Your Zones