Gov. McMaster, SCEMD encourages South Carolinians to prepare now before hurricane season begins on June 1

Gov. McMaster, SCEMD encourages South Carolinians to prepare now before hurricane season begins on June 1

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – Governor Henry McMaster and South Carolina’s emergency management leaders are encouraging residents to prepare now for hurricane season. McMaster has declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month, giving people plenty of time to take precautions, like restocking their hurricane supply kits and creating a safety plan for a possible disaster, well before an event occurs. This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait, Prepa…

Governor Henry McMaster declares May Hurricane Preparedness Month - ABC Columbia

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster has declared May Hurricane Preparedness Month. The 2025 hurricane season begins June 1st. Officials with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division urge you to build an emergency kit with items like bottled water, and non-perishable food. Also, make an evacuation plan and know how to stay informed during an emergency. Categories: Local News, State Tags: Gov. Henry McMaster, governor …

Governor Declare May As South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month - The Dillon County News, LLC

Columbia, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster has declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, county emergency managers, the National Weather Service, and all members of the State Emergency Response Team urge people, communities, and businesses to start preparing for the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season ahead of time. Designating May as Hurricane Preparedness Month…

Hurricane prep: Officials from all levels meet to plan for storm season

The Review/Bill Decker Marti Calhoun of the National Weather Service explains the Colorado State University hurricane season forecast at a Tuesday meeting at Morgan City's Emergency Operations Center. Lt. Jenelle Piché outlines the Coast Guard's port condition alert system. By BILL DECKER bdecker@daily-review.com Tropical weather can shock, even when it doesn’t surprise.