Planning for Emergencies Ready.gov

As we all know, South Carolina is hurricane prone. Per dnr.sc.gov, In the period, 1851-2016, only 38 tropical cyclones have made landfall on the South Carolina coast (24 hurricanes, 9 tropical/sub-tropical storms, 5 tropical depressions). Of these, ten were of Category 2 to Category 4 intensity. Since 1900, no Category 5 hurricanes have hit South Carolina.

Ready.gov has all the information on how to keep your family safe this hurricane season.

Smoke alarms- NFPA.org

Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out.

Here's what you need to know!

• A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room and outside each separate sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home.
• Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound.
• Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
• Test your smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
• Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet mitigate false alarms.
• When a smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.
• Replace all smoke alarms in your home every 10 years.

FEMA.gov

On April 1, 1979, President Jimmy Carter signed the executive order that created the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). From day one, FEMA has remained committed to protecting and serving the American people. That commitment to the people we serve and the belief in our survivor centric mission will never change.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror.