It's important that you stay informed before, during and after tropical storms, hurricanes or floods have the potential to affect South Carolina. You can do this by getting information from trusted and reliable sources and warning systems. 

These include:

• Cell phone emergency text alerts
• Internet
• Local emergency officials or police
• NOAA weather radios
• Radio and TV stations
• Smart Phone Hurricane and Weather Alert applications (e.g., SC Emergency Manager)

In addition, the following sites provide up-to-date information for South Carolina:

• SC Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)
• SC Evacuation Routes and Road Conditions (SCDOT)
• American Red Cross Shelter Locator
• NOAA National Hurricane Center
• National Weather Service
• Weather Underground