Hurricanes
Top Stories
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After the hurricane: Check for hazards when returning home
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After the hurricane: Ensure your safety
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What storm categories mean
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Glossary of storm terms
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The hurricane of 1893
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Beaufort County's brushes with hurricanes throughout history
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'Lucky' Beaufort County dodges hurricanes over the years
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Remembering Gracie
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Is South Carolina lucky when it comes to weather-related disasters?
COLUMBIA -- South Carolina is the only state that since 2007 hasn't been hit by a weather-related event devastating enough to merit a FEMA disaster...
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After the hurricane: Coping with disaster
Source: FEMA
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After the hurricane: Tips for filing an insurance claim
Source: FEMA
Hurricanes
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HURRICANE RESOURCES
What to bring to a shelter
The American Red Cross asks that evacuees seeking shelter bring the following items with them: Enough clothing for several days
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HURRICANE RESOURCES
Pick-up locations for Hilton Head Island evacuation
Source: Town of Hilton Head Island
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HURRICANE RESOURCES
Evacuation orders: Should you stay or should you go?
If a Category 1 hurricane approaches Beaufort County, some residents might have a choice to evacuate or ride out the storm at home.
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HURRICANE RESOURCES
Hurricane evacuation map
Beaufort County's plans to get people evacuated safely and efficiently, should a hurricane threaten the area.
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HURRICANE RESOURCES
Don't be taken by surprise: Here's a checklist
If a huge force of nature with the energy of several hundred hydrogen bombs comes barreling toward the Lowcountry, residents should be prepared for decisions and deadlines.
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HURRICANE RESOURCES
Boat owners: Move vessels out of marinas as storm nears
Boat owners are advised to get their boats out of area marinas during a hurricane evacuation.




