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Hurricane Dorian Update
August 29, 2019 12:30PM

Jasper County Emergency Management stands with our residents and is monitoring the track and potential impact that Hurricane Dorian could have on Jasper County through daily communications with South Carolina Emergency Management. The storm’s current track is still too unpredictable.

This is the time to review your family’s emergency plans and be prepared to enact them. With the unpredictability of the storm’s track, you should always be prepared to safeguard your family.

It is also important for you to stay updated by following trusted sources of information. State and local Emergency Officials, as well as local and national news agencies, are the best sources for trusted and validated information that is key to your safety.

The 2019 South Carolina Hurricane Guide is a wealth of knowledge for you and your family. It provides information on watches and warnings, the potential impact that hurricane conditions can cause, the dangers
associated with flooding, and information regarding the emergency plan for your family.

Download the Hurricane Guide at https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/

You can also access this valuable information on the SC Emergency Manager App. Available on Apple and Android products, this mobile application can literally build your emergency plan for you. Download the app by visiting the app store for apple products or go to Google Play for android.

Emergency Supply Kits should include the following:
 South Carolina Hurricane Guide
 Portable Radio with extra batteries
 Mobile device chargers
 NOAA Weather Radio
 Non-perishable food for at least three days for each of your family members
 Bedding and clothing for each family member
 Plastic dishes, eating utensils
 Rain Jackets, pants, boots
 Sunscreen, sunglasses, and bug repellent
 Baby supplies(Food, diapers, medications)
 Toothbrush, toothpaste
 Soap, shampoo, and other personal hygiene items
 Blankets, towels
 Important documents such as your driver’s license, social security card, wills, deeds, medical records,
insurance policies, birth and marriage certificates, and family photos.
 Cash, enough to fill up your vehicle with gas
 Flashlights with extra batteries
 First Aid kits and any prescription medications( several days’ worth)
 Bottled water(2 gallons per person per day)
 Pet supplies (food, leash, carrier, vaccination records)


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