Hurricane Preparation In Charleston is a yearly event. Each year local residents prepare for the storm season in their own unique ways. And some, wait until the last minute or prepare very little. Many of us having lived through many storms in our lifetimes, simply know what to do and just do it. It’s just part of life living on the coast. While those that are new to the area might need a little coaching about Hurricane Preparation.
With the peak of Hurricane season being September 10th, now is a great time to break out your hurricane preparation checklist and make sure you are ready before the tropics really heat up!
Hurricane Preparation Facts
- Hurricane Season is from June 1 to November 30.
- Hurricanes are tropical storms that reach 74 mph sustained winds.
- They primarily originate over the warm waters near the equator in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, The Gulf of Mexico, and the Eastern Pacific.
- Hurricanes rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere.
- They rotate around a circular center called “the eye”.
- Most hurricanes form well out in the oceans and never make landfall.
- Storm Surge can cause lots of damage. It is caused by the strong winds of a hurricane as it moves close to shore.
- Storm Surge causes water levels to rise, and the creation of large waves.
- Once a tropical depression becomes a hurricane it is named by the World Meteorological Organization.
- The names used for Hurricanes come from a pre-designated alphabetical list.
- Find other Hurricane Facts at The Weather Channel
2022 NOAA Hurricane Season Outlook
Hurricane Preparation Resource
One of the best resources we’ve discovered for hurricane preparation was developed by Charleston County. Click this link to download the Charleston County Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Here is an excerpt from the guide:
Check into flood insurance.
You can find out about the National Flood Insurance Program through your home insurance agent. There is normally a 30-day waiting period before a new flood insurance policy becomes effective for an existing residence. Homeowner policies do not cover damage from the flooding that accompanies a hurricane.
Develop an emergency communication plan.
In case family members are separated from one another during a disaster (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), create a plan for getting back together. Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the “family contact.” After a disaster, it’s often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address of the contact person.
Make sure that all family members know how to respond after a hurricane.
Teach family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water. Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police, or the fire department, and which radio station to listen to for emergency information.
Create an Emergency Supplies Kit.
Because deployment of relief supplies and support to affected communities can be delayed or prevented due to damaged or impassable bridges and roads, assistance from emergency services may not be available for up to 72hours, or longer, following a major natural disaster.
Prepare your home.
Once a tornado, hurricane, or major storm hits, it’s too late to protect your home and property, but there are preparations you can make in advance to limit future wind and flood damage. Some are fairly simple and inexpensive; others will require a contractor. You’ll need to consider the characteristics of your home, your financial resources, and the building codes in your community.
So make sure you’re ready when the storms start developing off the coast. The best ways to stay informed are to keep an eye on The Weather Channel.
Flood Insurance
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