Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the month of May to be the first South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, county emergency managers, the National Weather Service along with all members of the State Emergency Response Team urge individuals, businesses and communities to begin preparations ahead of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season. By dedicating an entire month to hurricane preparedness, South Carolinians in all regions of the state have more time to prepare and become aware of the necessary precautions to take.

The theme for the state’s first Hurricane Prep Month is “take the time while you have the time,” meaning this month is an opportunity to see what long-term storm preparations residents can make now to make sure they are finalized and ready at the start of Hurricane Season.

Click here to learn more from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.