Greenville, South Carolina – With the heart of hurricane season underway, emergency officials in Upstate South Carolina are urging residents to prepare evacuation plans before a storm makes landfall. Those living in storm surge evacuation zones or in vulnerable housing are being asked to identify safe destinations and routes now, not when an order is issued.
According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg, residents should first determine whether they live in a hurricane evacuation zone by checking official maps and resources at hurricanes.gov/prepare. If evacuation is needed, having a plan that includes multiple travel routes, a supply kit, and arrangements for pets is crucial—especially since many local shelters may not accept animals.
You don’t need to drive far, officials say. Evacuating to a safer location, such as a friend’s or family member’s home outside the danger zone, is often enough. Write down your plan, share it with your household, and be prepared to leave immediately if an evacuation order is given.
Warnings and evacuation advisories can change rapidly, and more alerts are likely as hurricane activity increases along the Southeast coast.
