Hurricane Preparedness

We’re focused on helping you best prepare for and recover from hurricane season (June 1 – Nov 30) and potential flood events throughout the year. 

Below is a list of resources to help you get back on track should you experience flooding or damage after a storm.

Lastly, we urge our broader community of neighbors to Think Local First when it’s safe to do so. Your local business community – across all sectors – are greatly impacted by storms of this nature. Even in best-case scenarios when flooding and physical damage is not a concern – the evacuations and loss of tourist traffic create an immediate loss of revenue. When you are ready to get life back to normal, we urge you to put your dollars to work in the community in which you choose to live. Love the Lowcountry!

 

Webinar: Hurricane Preparedness: How Your Business Can Get Ahead of the Storm

This interactive workshop features an exploration of many things you need to consider in times of crisis that will allow you to get ahead of the “storm.” Held on June 25, 2024 via Zoom. 

Speakers include:

 

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Resources:

Flooding / Restoration
Disaster Plus 843-724-7247

Insurance: Damage to personal or business property
Atlantic Shield Insurance Group 843-856-2909
CT Lowndes And Company 843-875-2300
Correll Insurance Group 843-486-8711
Blueprint Insurance Group 843-216-8224
Sadler And Hamm Insurance 843-766-0261
Palmetto Insurance 843-375-1234
A&A Insurance 843-571-5060
Anderson Insurance 843-763-7525

Plumbing Repairs
Blitch Plumbing 843-795-9674

A/C Repairs
Berkeley Heating And Air Conditioning 843-747-6700
AIRMAX Heating And Cooling 843-614-3276
Carolina Climate Control 843-870-2076

General Business Repairs
Real Estate Repairs 843-971-6772
Paragon Painting 843-695-9450
Magnolia Painting 843-403-4842
Lennon Construction 843-408-7545
Artis Construction 843-225-9125
Bennington Construction Group 843-425-6017
J&M Construction Services 843-364-7889
Palmetto Tree Service 843-345-0579

Local Municipality Alerts and Resources
City of Charleston
City of North Charleston
City of Summerville
City of Goose Creek
City of Hanahan
City of Isle of Palms
Town of Moncks Corner
Town of Mt. Pleasant
Town of James Island
Town of Folly Beach
Town of Sullivan’s Island
Town of Kiawah Island
Berkeley County
Charleston County
Dorchester County
CARTA Public Transit Information

Small Business Planning Resources:
Apply for SCEMD and SC Department of Commerce's "Business Reentry Certification"
Ready.gov Make-a-Plan Kit for Businesses
Six expert hurricane season preparedness tips for your business
SBA Home & Business Disaster Loans
Charleston County Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Business Community (City of Charleston)
National Hurricane Center
SC Emergency Management Division
SC Emergency Manager App (Apple App Store Link)
Charleston County Emergency Management Dept. App (Apple App Store Link)
Pets Welcome: Pet Friendly Hotels
Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition

Farm Resources: