🌪️ Hurricane Preparedness at Joint Base Charleston
Wind: 16mph ENE
Humidity: 60%
Pressure: 30.03"Hg
UV index: 10
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🌴 New to Charleston?
The Lowcountry is vulnerable to:
- Storm surge
- Flooding
- Falling trees
- Power outages
- Road closures
Prepare before a storm develops. Traffic and supply shortages become significant once evacuation orders are issued.
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✅ Be Ready Before the Storm Arrives
Hurricane season runs from 1 June through 30 November, with peak activity occurring between August and October. Whether you’re a Service Member, spouse, civilian employee, retiree, contractor, or visitor, preparing early helps protect your family, property, pets, and mission readiness.
Use the resources below to create your emergency plan, build your hurricane kit, understand evacuation procedures, and stay informed before, during, and after a storm.
Four Steps to Prepare
Determine whether your home is located in a South Carolina evacuation zone and understand local evacuation routes.
Know where you’ll go, how you’ll communicate, and what you’ll do if evacuation is ordered.
- Create a Communication Plan
- Plan how you’ll connect with loved ones if power or cell service is lost. Share emergency contact information ahead of time.
- Prepare Your Home
- Secure outdoor items, check storm shutters, trim trees, and know how to safely turn off gas, electricity, and water.
- Update Your Records
- Plan for Special Needs
- Make arrangements for family members with medical conditions, mobility challenges, or special dietary needs.
Gather supplies before stores become crowded.
- Build an Emergency Kit
- Include water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries, hygiene items, important documents, and pet supplies.
- Have a Go-Bag Ready
- Pack essentials you can quickly grab if you need to evacuate on short notice.
- Stay Informed
- Monitor official weather alerts from sources like the National Hurricane Center, local emergency management, and your installation’s command.
🌪️Hurricane Terminology
🎖️ Military Family Considerations
Service Members
- Follow guidance from your chain of command.
- Ensure family members understand evacuation procedures.
- Maintain updated emergency contact information.
Spouses & Families
- Know how to contact your Ombudsman, Key Support Liaison, or unit representatives.
- Keep copies of orders, IDs, and medical records.
Civilians & Contractors
Monitor supervisor and installation guidance for reporting requirements.
Visitors & Temporary Personnel
Follow local emergency management instructions and evacuation guidance.
🐾 Don't Forget Your Pets
Prepare:
- Food and water
- Leash and carrier
- Vaccination records
- Medications
- Waste bags
- Identification tags
Never leave pets behind during an evacuation.
