As a Shipyard community, we believe it is important that you protect your family and your property by being knowledgeable of potential threats and prepared for disaster related events. We are on a barrier island and hurricane preparation is essential for all owners and visitors. In addition, everyone should be conscious of the terrorism alert status of the Homeland Security Advisory System and be prepared for other unexpected disasters that may occur as a result of terrorist activities in the United States. Find information in the SPOA Disaster Evacuation & Recovery Guidelines or online at https://www.scemd.org/ .
Download the 2024 SCEMD Hurricane Guide here.
Hurricanes:
- South Carolina has a new online home for hurricane preparedness. Visit hurricane.sc to know your hurricane evacuation zone and to get started on your hurricane safety plan.
- Season is June to November
- Classified as Category One up to Category Five
- Hurricanes also bring high winds, tornadoes, storm surges, and more
Homeland Security Advisory System
- Provides information about risk of terrorist acts and other natural disasters
- Levels include Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, and Green
**Please be advised that there will be no security, fire, police or emergency personnel on site to assist you during a mandatory evacuation if you choose to stay on the premises.**
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Additional Resources:
Federal Emergency Management Agency : www.fema.gov
S. Fire Administration : www.usfa.fema.gov
Department of Health and Human Services : www.hhs.gov
Environmental Protection Agency : www.epa.gov
U.S. Postal Service : www.usps.gov
National Weather Service : www.nws.noaa.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention : www.cdc.gov
American Red Cross : www.redcross.org
National Fire Protection Association : www.nfpa.org
