Hurricane Michael: Check Here for Weather, Traffic & Closure Updates

92.5 Kickin’ Country is your severe weather information center. Check back often for updates on Hurricane Michael weather, traffic and school closures and keep your radio tuned to 92.5 – or stream it here – for the latest on the storm’s affect on the Lowcountry.

Are you prepared? Below are emergency traffic, weather and local news links and other hurricane preparedness tips to keep you and your family safe.

The Latest: 92.5 Kickin’ Country’s weather partner, Counton2.com, is predicting tropical storm force winds in the Charleston area beginning early Thursday morning. Click here to see Josh Marthers’ full forecast.

Wind continues to be the main concern in the Lowcountry. Scattered power outages to continue. #charleston #lowcountry #chswx #chsnews https://t.co/QAa3zKz9Qj

— Josh Marthers (@joshmarthers) October 11, 2018

Important Links:

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Your Hurricane Kit – What to Have On-Hand:

Water – one gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert (you can also stream 92.5 Kickin’ Country here)
Flashlight
First aid kit
Extra batteries
Whistle to signal for help
Dust mask to help filter contaminated air and plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation
Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
Manual can opener for food
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
Glasses and contact lens solution
Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes, diaper rash cream
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Cash or traveler’s checks
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
Household chlorine bleach and medicine dropper to disinfect water
Fire extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children

What to Do During a Hurricane:

If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Do not drive around barricades.
If sheltering during high winds, go to a FEMA safe room, ICC 500 storm shelter, or a small, interior, windowless room or hallway on the lowest floor that is not subject to flooding.
If trapped in a building by flooding, go to the highest level of the building. Do not climb into a closed attic. You may become trapped by rising flood water.
Listen for current emergency information and instructions.
Use a generator or other gasoline-powered machinery outdoors ONLY and away from windows.
Do not walk, swim, or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown! Just six inches of fast-moving water can knock you down, and one foot of moving water can sweep your vehicle away.
Stay off of bridges over fast-moving water.