Hurricanes & Floods | South Carolina Department of Public Health

Be Ready for the Storm with emergency kit shown

South Carolina is most likely to have tropical storms, hurricanes and floods during the months of June through November each year. The South Carolina Department of Health (DPH) encourages its residents to be ready for storms that may come our way. While storms and hurricanes cannot be prevented, you can take actions to protect yourself and your family.

Actions You Can Take

Before and During the Storm

After the Storm

Helpful Publications and Websites

South Carolina Hurricane Guide

The South Carolina Hurricane Guide [Español is updated annually by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) in collaboration with local and state partners of the South Carolina Emergency Response Team. In addition, South Carolina has a new online home for hurricane preparedness. Visit hurricane.sc to know your hurricane evacuation zone and to get started on your hurricane safety plan.

Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters

The purpose of Preparedness and Safety Messaging for Hurricanes, Flooding, and Similar Disasters [Español] is to provide a preparedness and response resource for all jurisdictions to use before, during, and after a response. It includes information on disaster-related challenges including food safety, carbon monoxide poisoning, waterborne diseases, and mold.