DURING A HURRICANE WATCH

A watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 36 hours. If you or your family intend to evacuate early, you may wish to do so during the Watch to avoid traffic jams on the bridges or highways and to ensure temporary housing. Listed below in the check list are preparations you should take anticipating a Warning that may follow. Remember Hurricane Hugo? Electric power was not restored to the area for two weeks. There were long waits at local stores for commodities such as batteries, charcoal, drinking water and ice. Now is the time to stock up on the basic supplies in your house or bring them with you when you return following the storm. Remember, be sure that you store your supplies in a high place to prevent them from being destroyed by high water. When the Town of Seabrook Island is covered by a Hurricane Watch, if you decide not to evacuate early, continue normal activities but stay alert and listen to National Weather Service advisories on the radio (FM: WXTC 970, AM: 1390) or television.

CHECK LIST
	Transistor radio with extra alkaline batteries. Flashlights, candles, lamps, lantern, matches, fuel. Containers of drinking water. canned goods and non-perishable foods. Car gas tank full. Plywood to protect large glass areas. More or move boat to safety. Secure lawn furniture and other outdoor items that could become airborne.		Check supplies of special medicines, drugs. Tape up windows, wedge sliding doors. First Aid kit. Fire extinguisher. Crack attic doors and windows slightly to help equalize interior air pressure. Prepare to evacuate during daylight hours and make arrangements for an evacuation location. Get extra cash from your bank. Advise relatives or close friends of your intentions.