Hurricane Readiness

The causeway has flooded in past storms and hurricanes so remember to plan accordingly and provide enough time to leave the island if evacuation  is required.  If the causeway is flooded turn around and do not attempt to cross flooded roads or bridges as you can not be assured that the road is intact in front of you.  Many lives are lost attempting to cross a flooded roadway.  

In an event of an hurricane or evacuation the gate arms will remain in an open position as to aid in the  evacuation process and provide critical emergency personal access to the island without delay. 

Be prepared to not be able to access the island after a hurricane for a couple of days as the causeway could remain flooded.     Upon arrival back to the island be cautious of  areas that are flooded as you may not see what is under foot or car.  Be prepared to provide IDs to gain access to the area as police may require you to produce  IDs to assure non-residents are not attempting to gain access. 

Always utilize the local TV/Radio, NOAA and local emergency services to gain updated information during a hurricane or other natural disasters.  The HOA will  try its best to provide additional information via utilization of  the HOA Messenger for critical resident updates along with this website, email and the gate entrance sign to broadcast updates.  Note however this information will be provided by fellow residents  so please follow the latest information from news and local authorities for timely updates.      

This website provides the latest hurricane tracking updates.    Click on the NOAA image to the left to  be routed to the NOAA Atlantic  Hurricane Tracker. 

 A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:

• Water (one gallon 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
• Flashlight
• First aid kit
• Extra batteries
• Whistle (to signal for help)
• Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
• 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
•  Cloth face coverings (for everyone ages 2 and above), soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
• Prescription medications
• Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers
•  Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution
• Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream
• Pet food and extra water for your pet
• Cash
• Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container

Local Weather Apps and Websites 

Channel 3 WEARTV has a downloadable weather app that you can set  real time alerts for weather conditions such as hurricanes, tornados  and storms.     https://weartv.com/weather/wear-weather-app 

For local weather and radar you can also use the following WEARTV link    https://weartv.com/weather