Hurricane Preparedness
WATCH—Hurricane conditions are a threat within 48 hours. Review your hurricane plans, keep informed and be ready to act if a warning is issued.
WARNING—Hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours. Complete your storm preparations and leave the area if directed to do so by authorities.
National/Federal Resources:
National Hurricane Center
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(or NOAA home page )
American Red Cross Food safety check list (PDF)
Returning Home after a Hurricane or Flood
English | Spanish
Locate your local Red Cross chapter >
SC and Extension resources:
S.C. Department of Agriculture
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
The SC Emergency Management Division
HGIC Hurricane Safety & Preparedness
Hurricanes
(National Extension Disaster Handbook)
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BEFORE a hurricane
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Hurricane Guide
(PDF available for download from this link)
Pesticide Safety Precautions
Pesticide and Storms – What to Do About Your Pesticides Before a Storm (PDF)
Plan for Tomorrow’s Flood – A Flood Response Plan for Agricultural Retailers (PDF)
A much more detailed publication for agricultural chemical dealers (and larger agricultural operations)
Agriculture/Forestry/Natural Resources
S.C. Department of Agriculture
Food & Water
Food Safety In Power Outages (Clemson Extension's HGIC)
Food Safety In Freezer Failures (HGIC)
Food Safety in Hurricanes and Floods (HGIC)
Seguridad de los Alimentos durante Huracanes e Inundaciones (HGIC)
Food Safety After a Tornado (HGIC)
Food Safety After a Fire (HGIC)
Q&A Guide to Water and Food Safety and Quality
Hurricane Checklists:
Watch (WIS News 10, Columbia)
Warning (WIS News 10, Columbia)
Tropical Weather Map
(Weather Underground, Inc. website)
AFTER a hurricane
Agriculture/Forestry/Natural Resources
Livestock and Poultry Buildings: After the Flood
Maintaining Livestock Housing After a Flood
Financial (Insurance & Business)
Flood Insurance and Credit for Disaster Victims
Good News About Your Homeowner's Insurance Policy
Food & Water
Food Safety In Power Outages(Clemson Extension's HGIC)
Food Safety In Freezer Failures (HGIC)
Food Safety in Hurricanes and Floods (HGIC)
Seguridad de los Alimentos durante Huracanes e Inundaciones (HGIC)
Food Safety After a Tornado (HGIC)
Food Safety After a Fire (HGIC)
Safe Handling of Food and Water Following a Hurricane
How to Cook When the Power Goes Off
Horticulture & Landscape
Small Fruit Strategies After a Hurricane
HousingHow to Make Temporary Structural Repairs
Potential Moisture Problems after a Flood
Insects and Snakes
MiscellaneousAquaculture Natural Disaster Preparation and Recovery (PDF)
Hurricane Checklist: Aftermath
Stress Related
Dealing With Stress After the Hurricane
Safety