Hurricane Info -Town of Pawleys Island, SC

Hurricane Info

Please check this webpage daily for updates on Hurricanes

Hurricane Idalia (8-29-2023)

Please follow State and Local guidelines on how to best prepare for incoming Hurricanes and Tropical Storms. More information will be posted later today.

Hurricane Ian (9-28-2022)

EMERGENCY ORDERS FOR SANDBAGS, SAND SCRAPING, AND MINOR RENOURISHMENT 10-3-22 1:00 PM

UTILITY UPDATE 10-3-22 8:49 AM

ROAD OPENING UPDATE 10-1-22 10:27 AM EST

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE 9-30-22 7:36 PM EST

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE 9-30-22 10:33 AM EST

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE 9-30-22 9:39 AM EST

HURRICANE IAN UPDATE #2 (9-29-2022)

ROAD OPENING UPDATE 9-29-22 2:02 PM EST

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE 9-29-22 11:11 AM EST

ROAD CLOSURE UPDATE 9-29-22 10:58 AM EST

HURRICANE IAN NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER ADVISORY 28 (9-29-22) 11:00 AM

HURRICANE IAN UPDATE #1 (9-28-2022)

Links to find more information about how to prepare for a hurricane

Before The Hurricane – Be Prepared

Know your evacuation zone.
Plan an evacuation route. Evacuation is highly recommended if you live in a mobile home.
Stay tuned to your local television and radio stations for emergency information.
Learn safe routes inland and the location of official shelters. Be prepared to drive 20 to 50 miles inland to locate a safe place.
Have disaster supplies on hand: flashlight and extra batteries; portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries; first aid kit and manual; emergency food and water for at least 3 days; non-electric can opener; essential medicines; cash and credit cards; sturdy shoes.
Make arrangements for pets. Pets are not allowed in official shelters. A listing of pet-friendly hotels is available by contacting Georgetown County Emergency Management.
Fuel up and service family vehicles.
Teach family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity and water.
Teach children how and when to call 911, police or fire department, and which radio station to tune to for emergency information.
Protect your home. Cover windows with permanent shutters, plywood panels or other shielding materials. Inspect and secure mobile home tie-downs. Bring inside lawn furniture and other loose, lightweight objects, such as garbage cans, garden tools, etc.
Trim back dead or weak branches from trees. Clear loose and clogged drain gutters and downspouts.
Determine where to move your boat during a storm.
Develop an emergency communication plan in case family members are separated from one another during a disaster.

During The Hurricane – Protect Yourself

Stay tuned to your local television and radio stations for emergency information.
Stay inside a well-constructed building. Stay away from windows and doors even if they are covered. Go to an interior first floor room such as a basement, closet or under the stairs.
Be alert. Tornadoes are often spawned during hurricanes.
If the “eye” of the storm passes over your area, be aware that the weather conditions will return with winds from the other direction in a very short time.

After The Hurricane – Returning Home

Wait until an area is declared safe before entering. Roads may be closed for your protection. Do not drive in flooded areas.
Check gas, water, and electrical lines and appliances for damages.
Avoid using candles and other open flames indoors. Use a flashlight to inspect for damage.
Use the telephone to report life-threatening emergencies only.
If plugging a generator into your home´s electrical system, disconnect your main breaker to prevent electrocution of personnel working on power lines.