Hurricane season is almost here. Are you prepared?
Hurricane Preparedness Week is April 30 – May 6, 2023. Charleston County's Emergency Management Department will be at select library locations this May discussing hurricane safety, evacuation measures, and what you can do to get ready for the upcoming hurricane season. There will be an opportunity to ask questions as well.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration encourages you to prepare for hurricane season, which begins June 1, by determining your personal hurricane risk, finding out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone and reviewing and updating your insurance policies. You can also make a list for emergency supplies and determine how you can prepare your home in the case of a hurricane this season.
Learn more at the following branches:
John's Island Library: Tuesday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m.
Edisto Island Library: Thursday, May 4 @ 4 p.m.
Baxter-Patrick James Island Library: Saturday, May 6 @ 1 p.m.
Educational TV Series on Coastal Hazards
The Charleston County Government has created an educational TV series, HAzard: Prepare. Prevent. Prevail. The series is hosted by local Charleston comedians incorporating humor to educate the community about the challenges the region faces to coastal hazards including sea level rise, stormwater runoff, hurricanes and more.
You can view the series of 11 episodes here on the Charleston County Government YouTube page.