Designating May as Hurricane Preparedness Month provides South Carolinians with ample time to take necessary precautions and stay informed about potential risks across the state.
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Questions and answers about FEMA Individual Assistance in South Carolina
Here is a collection of answers to some common questions that you may find helpful.
Read MoreTransportation assistance during a mandatory hurricane evacuation
The Palmetto Breeze service is responsible for transporting Beaufort County residents to public shelters during a mandatory evacuation.
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The American Red Cross operates shelters in the Lowcountry in the event of a natural disaster.
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The Atlantic hurricane season is six months long, from June 1st-Nov. 30th.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office will provide real-time updates and information through its social media platforms.
For more information on how the National Hurricane Center issues watches, warnings, advisories and outlooks please CLICK HERE.
Beaufort County only offers shelters during tropical storms. If a storm is projected to make landfall at a Category 1 or above, no shelters will be open in Beaufort County.
Evacuation transportation assistance is available through Palmetto Breeze. They recommend being prepared by registering for transportation assistance early. Click here for more information.
If you feel that you have been the victim of price-gouging, here are some steps you can take. Contact the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office at [email protected] or 803-737-3953 if you have witnessed a violation. The S.C. Attorney General’s Office will need this information to conduct a thorough investigation.
PRINTABLE EMERGENCY RESOURCES
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
- 2025 Hurricane Guide
- 2025 Hurricane Guide (Spanish)
- Get Ready Now Preparedness Guide
- Family Communication Plan (Español)
- Preparing for Emergencies
- Hurricane Preparedness
- Business Preparedness Plan
- Disabled Population Preparedness
- Seniors Preparedness
- How to Secure Watercraft
- Help After Disaster
- Heat Safety
- Tsunami Ready
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