Hurricane Preparedness
Updated for the 2026 hurricane season — hotlines and links verified against the 2026 SC Hurricane Guide (SCEMD).
High Tide Associates, as your management company, is providing the following information
Please note that the following is owner responsibility and take appropriate actions to ensure your property is protected:
- Patios and Decks that contain furniture and personal possessions.
- All internal contents of your unit.
- All doors and windows of your unit, including skylights.
To obtain current information on storm, storm damage, road conditions, and re-entry instructions, you may call or go to the Websites listed below:
- Tap to call RE-ENTRY HOTLINE (800) 963-5023 *if you live in a gated community, please note that your POA/HOA may not be open for re-entry even if the county or town is open
- Tap to call Beaufort County Emergency Management Hurricane Hotline 1-800-963-5023
- Tap to call SC DOT Traffic Info (855-GO-SCDOT) 1-855-467-2368
- Tap to call SCEMD Public Information Phone System 1-866-246-0133 Statewide information line — activated as needed during emergencies.
- Tap to call DPH Medical Equipment Power Shelters 833-351-9990 Generator-powered shelters for those who depend on powered medical equipment; transport can be arranged.
Receive alerts from Local Agencies: Text your zip code to 888777 to opt-in
Download the free SC Emergency Manager app (Apple App Store / Google Play) to view Know Your Zone evacuation maps, build a personal emergency plan, and document storm damage.
- Know Your Zone — find your evacuation zone: hurricane.sc
- SC 511 — live traffic and road conditions: 511sc.org
- Beaufort County live traffic cameras: apps.beaufortcountysc.gov/traffic-cameras
- National Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.gov
- Beaufort County Sheriff's Office: www.bcso.net
- South Carolina Emergency Management Division: www.scemd.org
- Town of Hilton Head: www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov
- Town of Bluffton: www.townofbluffton.sc.gov
Dear Owners,
If it comes to a point of evacuation, you have to keep in mind that there could be several states that could be evacuating at once. PLEASE be sure to have a strategy in place in the event that a mandatory evacuation is issued and plan to be gone for at least 3 to 5 days minimum.
If an evacuation is mandated, please do not plan to re-enter Beaufort County without calling their Re-Entry number first. The Beaufort County re-entry phone number is (800) 963-5023. This line will be active during and post storm. THIS IS THE BEST SOURCE OF INFORMATION FROM BEAUFORT COUNTY FOR RE-ENTRY ONLY. During past hurricanes there have been 144 identified sources giving out information, most of which was erroneous.
Keep in mind, "The reason we leave Beaufort County is because of the water. We Run from the Water, We Hide from the Wind. WE ARE CALLED THE LOW COUNTRY FOR A REASON," says Lieutenant Colonel Neil Baxley.
If there is a forced evacuation, we at High Tide will also have to evacuate and will only be able to pick up messages infrequently. Please be assured that, once we are all allowed back, we will work with vendors to assess and repair any damage to the property. If repairs are needed, we ask that you be patient – after a storm there can be a lot of damage to repair and repair people are extremely busy.
Attached are some helpful tips to prepare for events and below, the first three links are crucial to stay properly informed.
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
- RE-ENTRY HOTLINE: (800) 963-5023
For a storm, there is pre-storm, during the storm and after the storm. This number is for during and after…not now.
- National Hurricane Center: www.nhc.noaa.gov
On the right side, you'll see a box Warning/Cone Static Images. Click on it. Select the Forecast Track line to the On position. Now you can view the track..Note at the bottom, how fast the storm is moving and the wind speed.
- https://www.ventusky.com/
This link is like the NHC on steroids. Type in your zip code and then the arrow. At the bottom left, you'll see you can "change the date". Select Sunday. Along the bottom there is a time bar. Select 2PM. The map will show a forecast of Sunday at 2PM. On the right side, select "wind speed". This will be added information to the "you are here" spot. You can also select "wind gust". Next, change the date from Sunday to Monday. This sight is a real eye opener…
- To receive current and CORRECT info, sign up for Nixle. http://www.nixle.com/
You will receive information and alerts straight from Beaufort County Sheriff's Office. Type in your zip code and then go. Fill in your name, password, e-mail address, phone number for texting…takes 60 seconds. Terrific site to get connected to.
- Beaufort County Sheriff's Office: www.bcso.net
- South Carolina Emergency Management Division: www.scemd.org
- Town of Hilton Head: www.hiltonheadislandsc.gov
- Town of Bluffton: www.townofbluffton.sc.gov
We will be sure to provide up to date information as we receive it.
Again, please heed all warnings and advice for this type of event and stay safe.
— Your Property Manager and Support Team at High Tide Associates