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A Hurricane Warning is issued when a hurricane is expected within 24 hours.
Begin precautionary action at once.
- Store valuables such as jewelry, silverware and scrapbooks in a safe place, such as a waterproof container on the highest level of your home.
- Park your car in a sheltered area or on high ground.
- Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for official instructions.
- Evacuate if the order is given.
- If you must stay at home, stay inside away from windows, skylights and glass doors.
- Keep a supply of flashlights and extra batteries. Avoid using open flames, such
as candles and kerosene lamps, as a source of light.
- If power is lost, turn off major appliances to reduce power "surge" when electricity
is restored.
- If officials order an evacuation:
o Leave as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads and watch for washed-out bridges.
o Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and the main water valve.
o Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going.
o If time permits, and you live in an identified surge zone, elevate furniture to protect it from
flooding or better yet, move it to a higher floor.
o Bring your pre-assembled Emergency Supplies Kit.
o Take blankets and sleeping bags if you are going to a shelter.
o Lock up your home and leave.
Information provided by www.charlestoncounty.org
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