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South Carolina Earthquake Preparedness Week
Did you know that South Carolina experiences 10-20 earthquakes per year? Thankfully, the majority of these earthquakes cause little damage, but it is always important to be prepared. The majority of these earthquakes happen in our local area, the Coastal Plain, clustered around three areas: Ravenel-Adams Run-Hollywood, Middleton Place-Summerville, and Bowman. October 13 – 19 […]
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Between June 1 and November 30, eyes of native and longtime residents of South Carolina turn toward the Atlantic. The Emergency Operations Center at Charleston Southern University keeps a close watch on any system that could remotely look like a hurricane. Before and during hurricane season, it’s always a good idea to brush up on […]
| READ MORE: Be prepared: hurricanesPreparing for a hurricane in college
Coming to college can be a shock to most. Moving away from family, setting up a life for yourself, and creating habits that will last a lifetime. Sometimes the craziness of college can be a lot and while adjusting to your new home, unexpected events can occur that you may not be prepared for. With […]
| READ MORE: Preparing for a hurricane in collegeHow to understand the difference between a tropical storm watch and warning
What is a tropical storm? According to the National Weather Service, a tropical storm has sustained winds between 39 and 73 miles per hour. Along with wind, there is the possibility of significant rain and possible flooding if you are located in a flood-prone area. Tropical Storm Watch: conditions are favorable for a tropical storm to […]
| READ MORE: How to understand the difference between a tropical storm watch and warningHow to prepare during hurricane season
Every year in South Carolina, June 1 through November 30 marks a season critical for hurricane preparedness. Make sure you have a plan, know your area, have a kit prepared and have viable plans for everyone in your house for when disasters strike. MAKE A PLAN Having a personal safety plan in place will help […]
| READ MORE: How to prepare during hurricane seasonHow to be earthquake-ready in SC
October 21 is International ShakeOut Day, and a great time to learn how to stay safe in an earthquake. The last big earthquake in Charleston was in 1886 and was a 7.3 magnitude, but the area experienced three small quakes on Sept. 27 this year, with the largest being magnitude 3.3. Do you know what […]
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