Hurricane evacuations and other severe weather events can be unsettling. That’s why it important to go straight to the source for severe weather updates.
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office has a dedicated staff whose sole responsibility is to provide real-time updates regarding traffic, weather conditions, access to bridges, evacuation routes and more on the following communication channels:
- Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Storm Center
- Download the Everbridge app on your smartphone to receive alerts
- NextDoor
In the event of a public safety emergency or natural disaster, please look to federal, state, county and municipal government officials. Please avoid sharing information on social media if it does not come from a credible, trusted source.
Local TV stations
During an emergency, the following local TV stations will broadcast information provided by the Sheriff’s Office, as well as local forecasts.
Local radio stations
During an emergency, the following local radio stations will broadcast information for the Sheriff’s Office:
DBC Radio Group
Bluffton
Savannah
Lowcountry Radio Group
- WOEZ 93.7 FM (Adult Contemporary)
- WVSC 99.1 FM / 106.5 FM (Oldies)
- WVSC 103.1 FM (Adult Contemporary)
- WLHH 104.9 FM (Classic Hits)
The National Hurricane Center
Beaufort County residents and guests are encouraged to monitor the National Hurricane Center.