The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is advising residents and visitors to stay informed and prepare ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
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Registration opens for CERT Basic Training Program
This program provides training to Beaufort County residents to enhance their self-sufficiency in the event of a disaster.
Read MoreNWS issues Winter Storm, Extreme Cold, and Gale Warnings for Beaufort County
Forecasters say one to two inches of snow are possible, along with single-digit wind chills, dangerous travel conditions, and hazardous seas.
Read MorePrepare for freezing temperatures: Cold weather shelters to open Sunday
Beaufort County is expected to experience below-freezing temperatures Sunday night into Monday morning. Forecasts call for temperatures in the lower to mid-20s.
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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
- SC Winter Weather Guide
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