TIS THE SEASON: BEING PREPARED FOR A HURRICANE IS A MUST
Nineteen years ago this month, Hurricane Hugo blew into Charleston. With the highest winds sustained at an estimated 138 mph it devastated the barrier islands in South Carolina and uprooted 70% of the trees in the Francis Marion Forest. Hugo was one of the costliest hurricanes in US history until 1992 when Andrew hit, followed by Katrina in 2005.
Although we hope for a quiet season and that Hanna will just be a bad rainstorm, the possibility of a hurricane is a fact and we all need to be prepared.
SCDHEC suggests the following items to have on hand in case there is a threat of a storm: Cash or travelers checks, spare batteries, flashlights, a battery powered radio, a week’s supply of water. These were among some of the items recommended for an emergency supply kit. If you would like a full list you can get it from the following website: scdhec
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