South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control

We promote and protect the health of the public and the environment.

• ABC's of Hurricanes
• Staying Informed
• Preparing to Evacuate
• Sheltering Information
• Health Care Facility Preparedness
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Contact Information

Staying Informed

It's important that you stay informed before, during and after a hurricane. So, you need to know what warning systems and information resources are available to you. These systems and resources include:

• Radio and TV stations
• NOAA weather radios
• Internet
• Cell phone emergency text alerts
• Smart Phone Hurricane and Weather Alert applications
• Local emergency officials or police

The following sites provide up-to-date information for South Carolina:

• SC Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)
• Evacuation Routes and Road Conditions:
  • SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT)
  • SC Emergency Traffic Network (SCDPS)
  • SC Evacuation Routes & Lane Reversals (SCDOT)
• Hurricane Sheltering Information:
  • American Red Cross Shelter Locator
• NOAA National Hurricane Center
• The Weather Channel
• Weather Underground

For additional information, contact:  (803) 898-3708