JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Hurricane season will continue through November, with the highest probability of a major hurricane occurring between mid-August and October. Due to a hurricane's capacity for damage, preparation is the key to everyone's safety. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather and staying safe.

This week's hurricane tip is:
Know the risks for living in the Charleston area, such as local flood zones. Call the numbers listed below for the county in which a home is located for information on flood zones.

Berkeley County: 723-3800

Charleston County: 202-7200

Dorchester County: 832-0070