"Disaster Prep" Archives

  1. Hurricane Season 2023

    by abeutler

    It’s that time of the year! The wonder, anticipation, and preparedness of Hurricane Season. Hurricane season begins on June 1st and runs through November 30th. South Carolina is one of the most vulnerable coastal states to be impacted by a tropical storm or hurricane. High winds, tornadoes, and inland flooding are all associated with claims […]

  2. 10 Ways to Prepare for a Flood

    by abeutler

    Category: BlogDisaster PrepInformational

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    Flooding can occur anywhere, and not just during a hurricane or storm. Floods can be caused by melting snow, levee breaking, water runoff, river overflow, new land development, etc. Just because you haven’t experienced a flood in the past, doesn’t mean you won’t in the future! Here are 10 ways you can prepare now:  1) Make sure […]

  3. Hurricanes & Flood Insurance: What Homeowners Should Know

    by gschirmer

    Category: BlogDisaster Prep

    Twenty-six years ago around midnight on September 22, Hurricane Hugo made landfall at Sullivan’s Island, SC as a Category 4 storm with an estimated maximum winds of 135-140 mph. Hugo left the Island as well as neighboring Isle of Palms completely destroyed. The months of July-October mark the most severe timeframe for hurricanes to occur. Every South Carolina homeowner should be […]