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. Weekly hurricane tips provide need-to-know information for staying ahead of the weather.
This week's hurricane tip is:
Ensure you are protected against flooding by obtaining flood insurance. In addition, have the main circuit breaker or fuse box and utility meters elevated above flood levels, and heed flood warnings by leaving early and removing belongings in the event of a flood.