Hurricane Irma Coverage
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/05/us/hurricane-irma-puerto-rico-florida/index.html
https://scetv.org/hurricane-irma
Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery
http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/hurricane
https://www.nationwide.com/hurricanes.jsp
https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/resources/hurricane-safety_flyer.pdf
https://weather.com/storms/report-recover
http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/27/us/hurricane-preparation/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html
http://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists
Current Evacuation Routes
https://twitter.com/SCDOTPress?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Road Closures and Evacuations
South Carolina Department of Transportation
803-737-2314
http://www.scdot.org/getting/travelAdvisories.aspx
http://wbtw.com/2016/10/09/traffic-up-to-date-road-closures-across-sc
Local Red Cross Locator
http://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter
Red Cross Smartphone Apps
Apps will update people on current flooding situation and provide information on safety during a disaster.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa&hl=en
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-aid-by-american-red/id529160691?mt=8
United Way 2-1-1 South Carolina
2-1-1 is an easy to remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food or programs for your families.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
500 C Street Southwest
Washington, DC 20472
800-621-FEMA
The governor has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina, and FEMA is currently actively assisting. Please call to apply for assistance by phone, or visit https://www.fema.gov/apply-assistance
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Family Temporary Assistance Program
https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/tanf/how-do-i-apply
Local Salvation Army Locator
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
As an additional resource, we have provided the website information for AirBNB and VRBO, which may offer reduced rates for housing in times of disaster.
AirBNB
https://www.airbnb.com/disaster-response
VRBO
School Closings and Event Cancellations
http://www.foxcarolina.com/category/211123/closingsdelays
http://www.wistv.com/category/202531/closings-page
http://www.wyff4.com/weather/closings
http://www.live5news.com/story/36302286/look-here-closings-cancellations-prompted-by-hurricane-irma