Storm center: Post-hurricane questions, concerns and information
How to help ...
▪ We want to help people affected by the storm. What can we do?
▪ I’m recovering from Matthew but need help with meals. What can I do?
Where to get help ...
▪ Can anyone help me clean up my yard?
▪ Who can I call if I need help recovering from Hurricane Matthew?
▪ How can I keep my kids occupied while school is out?
▪ Can I get temporary food stamps?
▪ What food banks are open today and where?
▪ Where can I get free water on Hilton Head Island?
▪ Is Goodwill giving away vouchers to people affected by the storm?
▪ Are there any relief centers in Beaufort County where I can get a warm meal?
▪ I’m poor and need food — are any local food banks open?
Cleanup and recovery questions
▪ What is being done to protect us against unlicensed contractors?
▪ Flip-flops are OK to wear when I’m using my chainsaw, right?
▪ What should we do about dangerous trees leaning and/or having roots exposed?
▪ There’s a tree in the road. Who do I call to have it removed?
▪ What red flags should I be on the lookout for so I don’t fall for a post-hurricane scam?
▪ How is recovery going in Northern Beaufort County?
▪ What should I do with all this yard debris?
▪ Am I allowed to start burning tree branches and yard refuse?
▪ What are some safety tips to know about using my generator?
▪ I’m a BJWSA customer. Is it safe to drink the water?
▪ I received an email about my power outage. Is this a scam?
▪ Who should I call to report utility outages?
Gas, groceries, food, supplies and services
▪ Are restaurants even allowed to be open on Hilton Head during a boil water advisory?
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▪ When will the Walmart on Hilton Head open?
Insurance, legal and employment questions ...
▪ What if my storm-damaged tree is in danger of falling on my neighbor’s house?
▪ Do I still get paid during the mandatory evacuation?
▪ Is there a simple way to file insurance claims and get questions answered right now?
▪ Who is responsible for this fallen tree?
▪ What will putting in an insurance claim for spoiled food do to my homeowner premiums?
▪ Do I still pay rent for the days I was gone? What if my apartment was damaged?
▪ Will Beaufort County employees get paid for time off for Hurricane Matthew evacuation?
Getting back to normal ...
▪ Can I bathe or shower on Hilton Head Island with the boil water advisory?
▪ Can I flush my toilet on Hilton Head Island?
▪ When do schools expect to reopen?
▪ When will county offices and the libraries reopen?
▪ I’ve heard we have to restrict water and sewer use until power is back for everyone. Is that true?
▪ When will county dumps reopen?
▪ When will the Savannah airport reopen?
▪ Is the Hilton Head airport open and can I fly there on private aircraft?
▪ I’ve heard there will be charging stations set up. Is this true?
▪ How much notice will parents be given before schools reopen?
▪ Will Marines still be graduating on Friday?
▪ When will the post office, UPS and FedEx start delivery again?
▪ When will Beaufort County employees return to work?
▪ When can MCAS and Laurel Bay return?
▪ When will Parris Island reopen and when will personel return?
Questions about damage
▪ Is it true pigs flew on Hilton Head Island during Hurricane Matthew?
▪ Can I bring camper/trailer to Sea Pines if my home is uninhabitable?
▪ Is power still out in my neighborhood?
▪ Where are all the places I can look to find out more about damage to my neighborhood?
▪ Did Little Blue at Hunting Island survive the storm?
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▪ Where can I see more photos of the damage?
▪ Is there video of the Sea Pines damage?
▪ Is there a map that shows the overall damage left by Hurricane Matthew?
▪ What do the beaches on Hilton Head Island look like?
▪ Has anyone heard anything about Palmetto Dunes?
▪ I’ve heard there are aerial photos of Sea Pines. Where can I see those?
▪ What is the damage like at Hilton Head Boathouse?
▪ Do you know anything about these streets and neighborhoods?
▪ Was the Cross Island Parkway on Hilton Head damaged?
▪ Is it true Palmetto Bay Marina is gone?
▪ Hurricane damage neighborhood by neighborhood
▪ Any information about Daufuskie Island?
▪ Is it true there’s been damage to the bridges to Hilton Head Island?
▪ Any idea how much storm surge Hilton Head has encountered?
General concerns
▪ My pet isn’t eating after the evacuation. Should I be worried?
▪ How many burglaries have been reported in Beaufort County over the last week?
▪ How do I make sure my fish are OK after the power outage?
▪ How is travel on the backroads between Savannah and Bluffton?
▪ Will this storm affect Hilton Head’s chances at being voted Coastal Living’s Happiest Seaside Town?
▪ I have a vacation scheduled on Hilton Head. Should I still come?
▪ Will students have to make up the days they’re missing because of Hurricane Matthew?
▪ Have there been reports of break-ins in Beaufort County?
▪ Were there any storm-related injuries on Hilton Head?
▪ What refrigerated food is OK to keep after a power outage?
▪ What was it like for the people who didn’t evacuate?
▪ What happened to the 100 people who wouldn’t evacuate Daufuskie Island?
▪ I haven’t heard from my loved one who stayed behind. Is there someone I can call?
▪ I received an email about my power outage. Is this a scam?
▪ Is it true someone was shot to death during the storm?
▪ Is Harley the Clydesdale safe?
▪ How many people stayed on Hilton Head Island?
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This story was originally published October 13, 2016 at 8:12 AM with the headline "Storm center: Post-hurricane questions, concerns and information."