Tropical Storm Hermine News, Resources, Preparedness, and Updates

I hope everyone stays safe during Tropical Storm Hermine. Don’t go outside unless you have to! Be sure to stay up-to-date by following local media reports.

Below are some important resources and info regarding the treacherous weather.

Resources (click on each for more info):

• Current conditions, alerts, etc. (National Weather Service).
  • Tropical Storm Warning Remains in Effect
  • Tornado Watch has expired
• First Alert Weather (Live 5 News).
• What to do in a hurricane/tropical storm (Ready.gov).
• What to do in a tornado (Ready.gov).
• What to do in a flood (Ready.gov).
• Lowcountry counties offer community hotlines for weather concerns (News 2).
  • Berkeley County hotline: 843-719-4800
  • Dorchester County hotline: 843-832-0393
  • Charleston County hotline: 843-746-3900
    • City of Charleston Citizen Information Line: 843-619-6133
• How to make an emergency kit (Red Cross).
  • The Red Cross has a few free apps that are useful too (Red Cross).
• Updates from Charleston County Government (Facebook).
• Updates from the City of Charleston (Charleston-SC.gov).

News:

• Chance of isolated tornadoes as Hermine approaches; Some flooding reported (ABC News 4).
• Officials warn of deadly rip currents during Hermine (News 2).
• Friday road closures due to severe weather (News 2).
  • City of Charleston’s road closure map (Charleston-SC.gov).
• SC Department of Transportation issues notice on possible bridge closures (News 2).
  • SCDOT: Yes, the Ravenel Bridge is open but cross at your own risk as winds pick up (ABC News 4).
• SE&G’s Power Outage Map (SE&G).
  • If you lose power, remember to keep your generator outside in the open air. Never run it in a closed garage or room.
• Mayor Tecklenburg: ‘We are taking this storm seriously’ (ABC News 4).
• Photo Gallery (ABC News 4).

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