Hurricane Safety & Preparedness

June 1 marks the beginning of the six-month hurricane season. Early NOAA predictions indicate a "near normal" or "above normal" hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin this year with a 60 to 70 percent chance of 6 to 9 hurricanes and 2 to 5 major hurricanes. The good news is that not all storms are expected to make landfall.

The links below are to web sites that contain useful information that can help you prepare for a hurricane as well as deal with its potential aftermath.

Hurricane Watches & Warnings

• National Hurricane Center
• Latest Tropical Storm Advisories from the National Hurricane Center
• Tropical Cyclones from the University of Wisconsin - Madison Tropical Cyclone Research Team

Clemson University & South Carolina Information

• Clemson University Emergency Preparedness
• Clemson Extension Hurricane and Disaster Recovery Leaflets
• SCDOT Coastal Evacuation Directions, Route Maps and Reversal Plans
• South Carolina Emergency Management Division - Includes the Current Hurricane Guide in English and Spanish

National Assistance Agencies

• Red Cross - Hurricane Information
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Hurricane Information

Animal Safety

• American Veterinary Medical Association Disaster Preparedness
• S.C. Livestock-Equine Emergency Instructions

Tree Cleanup

• Tree Storm Recovery - National Arbor Day Foundation
• ISA Certified Arborist List - search by zip code

Disaster Education