Emergency Contact Numbers

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Dominion Energy (Outages) Edisto Electric Cooperative (Outages)

(888) 333-4465 (800) 433-3292
Berkeley Electric Cooperative (Outages) Santee Electric Cooperative
(888) 253-4232 (888) 239-2300
Salvation Army Red Cross Charleston

(843) 763-9881 (843) 764-2323

Roper Hospital Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
(843) 724-2000 (843) 792-2300
Coast Guard Sector SC FEMA Helpline
(843) 740-7050 (800) 621-3362
Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center Poison Control Center

(843) 852-4100 (800) 222-1222

Charleston Water Systems AT&T Telephone CO.

(843) 727-6800 (800) 247-2020

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HURRICANE SURVIVAL Live 5 News and Weather Toiletries  ater and fireproof
W
MATERIALS Apps for iPhone and Eye glasses, contact lenses, container for document
Water (at least 1 gallon Android case and solution storage
per person, per day- 3 day Fire extinguisher Extra clothing Backup device for files
supply recommended), Rain gear and work gloves from your home computer
MEDICAL EMERGENCY &
water purification tablets Extra sets of keys (i.e. USB, external hard
INFANT SUPPLIES
Cash Bedding- pillows, blankets, drive)
First aid kit- include
Cell phone and cell phone sleeping bag OTHER NECESSITIES
bandages, pain relievers,
charger Comfort items- books, Emergency car kit-
antibiotic cream, antacids
Laptop or tablet, charger, magazines, toys include tools, maps,
(make sure it is fully
wireless device COOKING EQUIPMENT water, energy bars, flash
stocked and nothing
Nonperishable foods- Portable camp stove or light, blanket, flares
inside has expired)
canned meats, fruits and grill and an extra propane P  et supplies- include food,
Prescriptions
vegetables, soups, juices tank water, leashes, tags and
(at least a two-week
Bread in moisture-proof Charcoal, lighter fluid, medications, vaccination
supply)
packaging, granola bars, sterno documentation, litter box
Sunscreen
dried fruit, cereal bars, Manual can opener or plastic bags, bowls
Medical equipment (i.e.
peanut butter Paper plates and cups Tools- hammer, pliers,
CPAP, portable oxygen,
Powdered or evaporated Plastic eating utensils screwdriver, nails, saw
braces, canes, walkers,
milk Napkins, paper towels Lumber
hearing aid & batteries)
Instant coffee, tea Aluminum foil Rope
Mosquito repellent,
Food-grade storage Oven mitt Trash bags
netting
containers Detergent
 Disposable diapers, wipes DOCUMENTS & STORAGE
Flashlights and spare Cleaning supplies
and additional baby Photo identification
batteries Bleach
clothing and blankets (driver’s license, passport,
Weather radio Plastic drop cloth
Formula, food and birth certificate)
Battery-operated TV/radio/ Duct or masking tape
pediatric medication Proof of occupancy of
alarm clock (make sure Outdoor extension cords
PERSONAL SUPPLIES residence (i.e. utility bills)
batteries are new) Spray paint
Cloth face coverings Property Inventory
Portable cooler, ice, and
Toilet paper Insurance Policies
ice packs
Sanitation and hygiene Medical history and
Waterproof lighter
items- soap, antibacterial information, photocopies
Portable phone charging
hand sanitizer of prescriptions
bank

Source: FEMA

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 Pets: Preparedness and Shelters
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As part of your household disaster
planning, make arrangements for your
pets. Plan your course of action ahead of
Pet Disaster Travel Kit
time. If you must evacuate, it’s best to • Identification for each pet
take your pets with you. Ideally you know - Copies of license, vaccination
someone away from the coast who can records, microchip information,
care for them and provide a safe haven.
photos of each pet (include
Contact hotels and other lodging some with owner(s))
accommodations outside your immediate
area to check policies on accepting pets • Leashes and obedience aids
during times of emergencies and any
restrictions they may have. • Plastic bowls for food and water
Find boarding kennels within and • Potable water
outside your area. Know where they
are, who stays on the premises with the
• Pet food (including special diets)
animals in the event of a disaster, and • Any pet medications
what provisions would be made if the
kennel should have to evacuate during a • Special needs items for
hurricane. exotic pets, such as a heat source
Source: FEMA
Get a proper size portable pet carrier for
each pet. These carriers should be large
enough for the pet to stand up and turn If you are in a pinch and cannot
around in. Get your pet used to the carrier evacuate the area, most coastal
ahead of time. Birds need their cages and counties do have pet friendly shelters.
snakes may be kept in plastic containers
at most pet-friendly shelters.
Have identification for each pet. Be sure
your pet ALWAYS wears a well-fitted collar
with proper up-to-date pet identification
and contact information.
Vaccinate and Microchip Your Pets. If
you are ever required to shelter your pets,
you will want them protected against
disease. Microchipping your pets and
keeping your contact information current
with the chip’s maker will give you piece
Source: FEMA
of mind and a ticket home for your four
legged friends.

Emergency Management Phone Numbers

Charleston County Georgetown County
(843) 746-3800 (843) 545-3273
Dorchester County Colleton County
(843) 832-0341 (843) 549-5632
Berkeley County Williamsburg County
(843) 719-4166 (843) 354-9330

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