Beaufort County SC

Be prepared for disaster. The Beaufort County South Carolina Emergency Management app will help you prepare and plan for how to respond to a disaster in your area.

Using the Beaufort County SC Emergency Management app, you will be able to:

• Share your status with your selected contacts with the push of a button.
• Receive critical emergency alerts via push notification.
• Locate Beaufort County’s emergency shelters.
• View up-to-date evacuation route maps.
• Get the latest news and weather for the Beaufort County area.
• Create a personalized Emergency Preparedness Plan by answering five basic questions.

Once Your Plan is generated, it is stored on your smartphone and can easily be shared with family members and friends. Your Plan comprises:

• An Emergency Supply Kit Checklist tailored to your needs.
• A Customized Emergency Food Supply Shopping List.
• An Emergency Communications Plan to notify your loved ones of your status
• Critical information to prepare your home for impending disaster.

Learn about the various emergency situations that Beaufort County residents are most likely to face in five integrated eGuides:

• Hurricanes
• Family Preparedness
• Emergency Preparedness for Pet Owners
• Earthquakes
• Crime Prevention

Disclaimers:

- Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

- The application uses the background mode to keep track of your most recent location, so the county can advise you of any conditions that affect your immediate vicinity.