By Jackie Todd, Office of Public Affairs
Hurricane season is here. The season, which began June 1, is expected to be “active” or even “extremely active,” according to the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Among other conditions, NOAA cited warmer-than-average temperatures in the Atlantic in predicting the formation of seven to 11 hurricanes, including three to six major hurricanes before the season ends Nov. 1.
While these storms wreak havoc on coastal areas, those who live inland also need to prepare, according to Lynn Fisher, Clemson’s emergency preparedness coordinator.
“Inland counties must be aware of potential second- and third-order impacts of a hurricane, such as severe thunderstorms and even tornados,” Fisher said. “So pay close attention to the changing weather patterns and if your summer travels take you to the coast, always remain abreast of the weather.”
What you can do
NOAA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the South Carolina Emergency Management division offer comprehensive online resources to help you prepare for a hurricane or other severe weather events. In addition, Clemson maintains a Web page that offers information and tips should severe weather strike.
The university also encourages faculty, staff and students to sign up for CUSafe alerts and follow the CUSafe Twitter account.
