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Before, During and After A Hurricane

Your Family Plan

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Before A Storm Review your family plan or create one if you dont already have one! More>>

Hurricane Checklist - Before The Storm

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HOME SAFETY Inspect all doors and windows - Replace any cracked or damaged windows. Exterior doors should close easily and lock tightly. Consider installing storm shutters - This may also reduce a homeowner's More>>

Build Your Disaster Kit

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Here is what you need to be prepared when a disaster strikes your home... More>>

During The Storm

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You should always follow instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if told to do so. Only stay in a home if you have NOT been ordered to leave. Stay tuned to LIVE 5 NEWS for emergency More>>

After The Storm Passes

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CLEAN UP CHECKLIST When cleaning your yard, be wary of downed power lines. Downed power lines could spring to life, snapping like a fully charged, loose water hose as power comes on without warning. Bag More>>

Important Numbers & Information

Our Media Partners

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THE Citadel Broadcast Group: WSSX 95.1 FM WIWF 96.9 FM WWWZ 93.3 FM WMGL 107.3 FM WTMA 1250 AM On The Television At: FOX News at 7 AM & 10 PM More>>

Other Useful Websites

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National Hurricane Center http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ National Weather Service (Charleston) http://www.erh.noaa.gov/chs/ National Weather More>>

Important Phone Numbers

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Live 5 Hurricane Hotline (843) 402-5800 Live 5 Weather Hotline (843) 402-5700 Live 5 Newsroom (843) 577 - NEWS Red Cross Shelter Information (843) 764-2323 Special Needs Shelters (803) 898-3694 SC More>>

Local County Websites

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Links to county websites across the Lowcountry. More>>

Your Evacuation Checklist

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In General If a hurricane threatens and you live on the coast, an island or flood plain, plan to leave If hurricanes or tornadoes threaten and you live in a mobile home, plan to leave Watch Live More>>

Severe Weather
Current watches and warnings

Spring Weather
Seasonal weather information

Cold & Flu Forecast
National weekly flu activity

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