Tuesday storm center: What Beaufort County needs to know about Hurricane Dorian
Beaufort County is preparing for possible effects related to the powerful and slow-moving Hurricane Dorian in the next few days.
A mandatory evacuation started at noon on Monday.
Below are links to questions and answers about the storm and preparations for it.
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We will post the answers to each question here and update this list.
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The latest
For the most recent Hurricane Dorian tracking map, visit islandpacket.com.
The latest Hurricane Dorian watches and warnings for Beaufort County
Map shows where storm surge could reach in Beaufort County
Will the Hilton Head bridges be closed?
Where can I get sandbags and what should I do with them?
Are lanes still reversed on U.S. 278 on Hilton Head Island?
Watch Beaufort County Sheriff P.J. Tanner’s Tuesday morning news conference
Basic needs
Which grocery stores are open?
Where can I fuel up my vehicle?
What If I need to see a doctor?
Will my water be shut off ahead of the storm?
Will electricity be cut off ahead of the storm?
Evacuation
Here’s a hurricane preparation checklist.
Here’s a list of important numbers to save on your phone.
What should I do with my pets?
When will Savannah’s Talmadge Memorial Bridge close?
Will mail be delivered while Beaufort County is under an evacuation order?
What did Gov. Henry McMaster say about evacuating?
How do I know if I live in an evacuation zone?
Airbnb offering free housing for evacuees.
Are shelters open and buses running in Beaufort and Jasper counties?
Current conditions
LIVE: Beaufort County traffic conditions
LIVE: South Carolina traffic conditions
LIVE: Watch the storm roll in on live web cams
This story was originally published September 3, 2019 at 4:02 PM.
