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NEWS | July 7, 2010

Hurricane Tip of the Week

Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs

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:

In the event of a hurricane, all military members and family members must pay close attention to the base marquee, as well as the Commander's Access Channel to get the most up-to-date information about storm conditions. For more information on what the HURCON or Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale means, visit www.charleston.af.mil/hurricaneinformation/index.asp.