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Hurricanes: One-Stop Info Source

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25-31. To learn more about steps you can take during this week to prepare for a hurricane, visit FEMA's Hurricane Season 08 Website and NOAA's Hurricane Preparedness Week Website. Both have important information to help you prepare. You can also read NOAA's 2008 Hurricane Forecast.

Each of the First Congressional District's 5 counties is at risk of being impacted by a hurricane or tropical storm. To assist my constituents with preparing for the annual hurricane season, I have developed this site to provide up-to-date information about storms and shelters, tips on how to prepare your home, and other useful information. I hope you find these sites and information useful.

Keeping Informed When a Storm is on its Way
State and National Resources & Forecasts South Carolina Emergency Management Division HOTLINE: 1-866-246-0133 (only activated when needed) SCDOT Emergency Traffic Information Line: 1-888-877-9151 National Hurricane Center - Storm Forecasts and Tracking	Local & Regional Resources Berkeley County Emergency Management Agency 843-719-4800 Charleston County Emergency Preparedness 843-202–7100 Dorchester County Emergency Services 843-832-0341 Horry County Hurricane Information Center 843-915-5150 Georgetown County Emergency Operations Center 843-545-3130
S.C Emergency Alert System Radio Stations WKZQ 101.7 FM WSYN 106.5 FM WNKT 107.5 FM WEZL 103.5 FM WSCI 89.3 FM WHMC 90.1 FM	Evacuation & Shelter Information Coastal Evacuation Routes from SCDOT Hurricane Shelter Status from SC DHEC
Getting Ready for the Storm
Planning Ahead Developing a Family Disaster Plan Family Emergency Kit (SCEMD) Next of Kin Registry	Preparing Your Home Secure your Home from the National Hurricane Center
Preparing for Special Needs (Pets, Seniors, Etc.) Pet Disaster Center - Humane Society of the United States	What if an Evacuation is Ordered? Evacuation Plans (FEMA)
Other Links Lowcountry Red Cross (Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties) Coastal South Carolina Red Cross (Horry and Georgetown counties)	County-Specific Guides Charleston County Hurricane Preparedness Guide (pdf)
After the Storm
When you get the OK to go Home Returning Home Safely (SCDHEC)	Assistance - State and Federal Guide to Disaster Assistance (SCEMD)

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1124 Longworth House Office Building
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CongressmanHenry E. Brown, Jr.