Port Royal Plantation Tropical Event Resources and Checklist

Please find the follwing list of official resources from Local, State and Federal governing agenices. For Port Royal specific information during an emerency, and for a “clickable list” of the items below, please visit the emergency weather page on portroyalplantation.net Weather Updates Preparedness Guides & Checklists National Hurricane Center Evacuation Zones & Maps nhc.noaa.gov SCEMD: Know Your Zone National Weather Service SCDOT: Evacuation Routes www.weather.gov NOAA/NWS Local Agencies 2018 Hurricane Guide Beaufort County Sheriff's Office SCEMD www.bcso.net South Carolina Hurricane Guide Facebook: BeaufortCoSo SBA Twitter: @BCSOTraffic Business Hurricane Preparedness Checklist Alerts: Click here Local News South Carolina Emergency The Island Packet Management Division WSAV www.scemd.org WTOC Facebook: SCEMD WJCL Twitter: @SCEMD The Bluffton Today Alerts: Click here Town of Hilton Head Island www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov Facebook: TownofHiltonHeadIslandSC Twitter: @HHI Emergency Alerts: Click here Town of Bluffton www.townofbluffton.sc.gov Facebook: TownofBluffton Twitter: @TownofBluffton Beaufort County, Hilton Head Island, Bluffton Hurricane Re-Entry Hotline: 1-800-963-5023 * If you live in a gated community, please note that your POA/HOA may not be open for re-entry even if the county or town is open.

Radio Stations Bob: 106.9 Rock: 106.1 The Island: 93.5 FM / 1130 AM ETV Radio: 89.9 FM GPB Radio: 91.1 FM The River: 98.7 FM Rewind: 107.9 FM SC 103.1 FM The Surf: 104.9 G100.1 Hank FM: 98.3

Below is a summary checklist, for a full comprehensive list, see the Town of Hilton Head’s “A Guide to Citizen Preparedness,” available on portroyalplantation.net Upon first notification of a potential tropical event:  Begin collecting important documents such as passports, car titles, will, house plans, insurance policies, car titles and registrations, and other irreplaceable documents to include in your emergency kit.  Secure an evacuation location in case of a mandatory evacuation order (book early, take advantage of no-cancellation policies)  Refill prescriptions, pay bills, fill gas tanks, and get cash from the bank  Begin securing the exterior of your home o Move outdoor furniture, including planters and grills to an interior location. o If you are storing beach chairs on the beach paths, remove and store in an interior location  Sign up for text/phone alerts from local governing agencies to ensure you receive up-todate and accurate information (see lists on reverse page)  If you will need special assistance by Hilton Head Fire & Rescue, please notify Port Royal Security Within 48 hours of a potential tropical event:  Prepare for a potential evacuation, ensure that your emergency kit is stocked with medication, food, water, clothing and comfort items for all members of your family including pets. It could be many days before Landowners are allowed back into the community, ensure you have everything that you may need.  Secure your evacuation location  Exchange contact information with neighbors  Ensure that the exterior of your home is secure, all potential projectiles are in the interior of your home  Clean out your refrigerator and turn it to the coldest setting. Freeze water in plastic jugs to help keep your freezer cold in case of a power outage When an evacuation has been ordered:  Let us know when you go—Respond to the Association’s request for your evacuation plans  Unplug electronics and ensure that they are off the floor. Move personal possessions to the center of your home, away from windows and doors. Elevate your belongings as much as possible in case water pools on the floor around windows and doors.  Ensure that all windows, doors, garage doors are locked and secure  Ensure you have all important & necessary items when you leave  If you do not evacuate, you will be staying at your own risk. It is highly likely that there will be no emergency services, electric, water, or sewer. It is recommended for your safety and others that you evacuate.