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 )
Hurricane Safety Checklist (PDF)
English | Spanish
Returning Home after a Hurricane or Flood (PDF)
English | Spanish
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)
About Hurricanes:
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
2011 Hurricane Guide (PDF, English)
2011 Hurricane Guide (Español)
Pesticide Safety Precautions
Pesticide and Storms – What to Do About Your Pesticides Before a Storm
Plan for Tomorrow’s Flood – A Flood Response Plan for Agricultural Retailers
A much more detailed publication for agricultural chemical dealers (and larger agricultural operations)
Agriculture
S.C. Department of Agriculture
Food Safety in Hurricanes and Floods
HGIC 3760 Food Safety In Power Outages
HGIC 3780 Food Safety In Freezer Failures
HGIC 3800 Food Safety in Hurricanes and Floods
HGIC 3800S Seguridad de los Alimentos durante Huracanes e Inundaciones
HGIC 3820 Food Safety After a Tornado
HGIC 3840 Food Safety After a Fire
Hurricane Checklists:
Watch (WIS News 10, Columbia)
Warning (WIS News 10, Columbia)
Tropical Weather Map
(Weather Underground, Inc. website)
Agriculture/Forestry/Natural Resources
Livestock and Poultry Buildings: After the Flood
Maintaining Livestock Health After a Flood
Financial (Insurance & Business)
Flood Insurance and Credit for Disaster Victims
Good News About Your Homeowner's Insurance Policy
Food & Water
HGIC 3760 Food Safety In Power Outages
HGIC 3780 Food Safety In Freezer Failures
HGIC 3800 Food Safety in Hurricanes and Floods
HGIC 3800S Seguridad de los Alimentos durante Huracanes e Inundaciones
HGIC 3820 Food Safety After a Tornado
HGIC 3840 Food Safety After a Fire
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
Storm-related Pest Problems In and Around Homes
MiscellaneousAquaculture Natural Disaster Preparation and Recovery (PDF)
Hurricane Checklist: Aftermath
Stress Related
Dealing With Stress After the Hurricane
Safety