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Storm Updates
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Links & Phone Numbers

Hurricane & Disaster Related Links & Phone Numbers

Before the Storm:

  • Town of Hilton Head Island Municipal Government - 843-341-4600
  • The Island Packet’s Scoop Line - 1-888-686-6397 ext 8888
  • The Beaufort Gazette’s Plus Line - 843-524-7587 ext 8888

The State of South Carolina's toll-free Public Information Phone System (PIPS) is provided to disseminate accurate evacuation and shelter information to visitors and citizens for South Carolina during a hurricane evacuation. The toll-free number is 1-866-246-0133.

If you are unable to provide for your own transportation when a mandatory evacuation is issued, the Town of Hilton Head Island Fire & Rescue Division will provide transportation.  You may call 341-4600 to request assistance.

After the Storm:

Beaufort County / Hilton Head Island Hurricane
Reentry Hotline - 1-800-963-5023

Related Links:

Beaufort County Emergency Management

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

National Hurricane Center

South Carolina Emergency Management Division

South Carolina Traffic Information Network

If you have any questions or concerns regarding hurricane evacuations or reentry procedures, please feel free to contact David Cooler at 682-5160, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.