Disaster Recovery
After the Storm

• If you are in a public shelter, remain there until informed by those in charge that it is safe to leave
• If you have evacuated out of town, you can obtain updated hurricane recovery information regarding Hilton Head Island by calling the toll free Reentry Hotline at 1-800-963-5023
• Recorded messages will advise of road conditions, damage estimates, utility restoration timelines, curfews, shelter information, times the County expects to allow reentry, etc.
• Updated disaster recovery and reentry information will be posted on the Hilton Head Island and Beaufort County’s web sites at:
• www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov
• www.bcgov.net
• Note: if hurricane damage occurs, there could be a possible delay in allowing residents to return to the island. Emergency workers must return to the island to restore utilities, remove debris from the main roadways and to carry out search and rescue efforts. Please be patient!
• Driving may be especially hazardous due to the following: debris on streets, possible flooding, emergency vehicles in operation, traffic signals and street lights may be out of service. Stay away from rivers or streams or other places where flooding is likely to occur
• Downed power or dangling power lines poses a lethal threat
• Make emergency repairs to prevent further damage
• Check to see that refrigerated food hasn’t spoiled if there has been a power outage
• Use emergency water rations until you’ve been notified that the water supply is safe
• Report damage to your insurance agent

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