9/2/2008 - CHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The 437th Airlift Wing commander here has put the base on Hurricane Condition Four alert status at 10:40 a.m. Sept. 2 because of weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Hanna.
Hurricane Condition Four is declared when the forecast calls for the arrival of a tropical storm with 50-knot (58 mph) sustained winds or greater within 72 hours.
Base Airmen and residents should begin preparing for the possible arrival of the storm, which may necessitate evacuation of the base.
No order has been given for the evacuation of base residents at this time. Residents should not begin evacuation until ordered to do so by the 437th Airlift Wing commander who is working closely with Charleston County officials in this matter.
During HURCON 4, Charleston AFB will begin precautionary preparations to secure property that may be exposed to storm conditions, plan for the possible evacuation of aircraft and Airman and their families and work closely with the local authorities on coordinated efforts. Additionally, teams will soon begin to store outdoor items that could become projectiles in a storm.
People living in base housing should monitor the Commander's Channel, (Channel 2), for the latest information on Hurricane Conditions and actions being taken by base officials to prepare for the possible onset of the storm.
For up to date hurricane condition information, Airman and base residents can call the 437th Airlift Wing Public Affairs hurricane condition Straight Talk line at (843) 963-5581 for up to date hurricane condition information.
