Hurricane Season Begins June 1
The Atlantic Hurricane season begins each year on June 1st and ends on November 30th, though storms sometimes form outside those dates. It is important to prepare each year, regardless of the activity predicted.
An extremely active Atlantic hurricane season is likely in 2024, the Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane forecasting team says in its latest seasonal forecast. The CSU team is calling for 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes. This forecast is the most aggressive one ever issued in the 30 years that the CSU team has been issuing April forecasts.
In the event of an emergency or natural disaster, please look to your county and local government officials, along with the PDPOA and trusted media sources. For information specific to Palmetto Dunes, notifications will be sent via text alerts, the Tidings enews, and will also be posted on our website.
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Hurricane preparedness is a way of life on the East Coast. Everyone needs to develop a plan to evacuate the Island and to protect individuals, pets and property.
Sign up for the Sheriff’s Office NIXLE alert and advisory system at local.nixle.com.
Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so trim or remove damaged trees and limbs before hurricane season to keep both you and your property safe.
Make your emergency plan now.Plan shelter options and know your evacuation route. Sign up for alerts and warnings from Beaufort County and the Town of Hilton Head Island.
Put together a go-bag: Disaster supply kit including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, medications, food, water, and copies of your critical information in case you need to evacuate. Be sure to include items to meet the household needs of children, parents, individuals with disabilities, or pets, if needed.
Click here for the SCEMD Hurricane Preparedness site.