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Town of Bluffton

Evacuation Planning

  • Keep tuned to a local radio or television station for the latest National Weather Service advisories as well as special instructions from local government.

  • Check battery-powered equipment.  Your battery-operated radio could be your only source of information and flashlights will be needed if utility services are interrupted.  Buy extra batteries.

  • Keep your car fueled, service stations may be inoperable after the storm.

  • Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs and bottles.  The water system may be contaminated or damaged by the storm.

  • Obtain extra prescription medications and medical supplies.

  • Secure outdoor objects that might become debris.

  • Leave Early.

  • Be Aware - some areas flood long before the arrival of a storm.

  • If the Beaufort County Emergency Management Division advises evacuation of your area, DO SO IMMEDIATELY.

  • Learn local evacuation routes.

  • Meet with family members to create your hurricane plan.

  • Decide where you will travel to and plan out your route.

  • Keep family records in a water and fireproof container.

  • Plan ahead to take care of pets.