Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
99.3 The Box is your severe weather information center. Check back often for updates on Hurricane Florence weather, traffic and school closures and keep your radio tuned to 99.3 FM – or stream it here – for the latest on the storm’s affect on the Lowcountry.
Are you prepared? Below are emergency traffic, weather and local news links and other hurricane preparedness tips to keep you and your family safe.
Important Links:
- FEMA hurricane preparedness checklist
- Free Parking – City of Charleston garages open during storm
- Latest weather report from our weather partner Channel 2
- Breaking News from the Count on 2 Hurricane Center
- Interactive SCDOT evacuation map
- List of local emergency shelters
- Pet-friendly hotels and motels in SC
- CLOSINGS & DELAYS: Schools
- CLOSINGS & DELAYS: State employees
Road Closures:
- I-26: Lane reversal starting at 12 PM on Tuesday, Sept. 11, ending 6 PM on Thursday, Sept. 13
Public Transportation: At 9 PM on Wednesday, Sept. 12, all regular services will be suspended until further notice. The CARTA downtown circulator will run until 9 PM on Sept. 12. County transportation will end at 6 PM on Sept. 12, but CARTA buses will be on-hand to assist anyone evacuating to shelters between 6 – 9 PM.
If you think you’re a victim of price-gouging, record the time, place, address, and name of the gas station. Also note the price you paid, and the prices at nearby gas stations. Take pictures of the business and of the price you paid. Send that info, along with your contact information, to pricegouging@scag.gov or call (803) 737-3953.
Your Hurricane Kit – What to Have On-Hand:
- Water – one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
- Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert (you can also stream 99.3 The Box here)
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Extra batteries
- Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place - Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
- Manual can opener for food
- Local maps
- Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
- Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
- Glasses and contact lens solution
- Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
- Pet food and extra water for your pet
- Cash or traveler’s checks
- Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
- Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
- Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
- Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper to disinfect water
- Fire extinguisher
- Matches in a waterproof container
- Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
- Paper and pencil
- Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
What to Do During a Hurricane:
- If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Do not drive around barricades.
If sheltering during high winds, go to a FEMA safe room, ICC 500 storm shelter, or a small, interior, windowless room or hallway on the lowest floor that is not subject to flooding. - If trapped in a building by flooding, go to the highest level of the building. Do not climb into a closed attic. You may become trapped by rising flood water.
Listen for current emergency information and instructions. - Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machinery outdoors ONLY and away from windows.
- Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
- Stay off of bridges over fast-moving water.
