66 www.HugoMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com | www.CarolinaRealEstatePodcast.com | www.TopTenHomesSold.com Stay Prepared Be Hurricane Aware Here we go again! It’s time to stay tuned to weather forecasts. Not just to see how those frequent afternoon thunderstorms will impact our outdoor activities but to monitor the tropics for the latest hurricane updates. Hurricane season has begun and runs from June 1 until Nov. 30. Decades ago, Lowcountry residents did not have the benefit of advance warnings like we do today. A big dark cloud on the horizon could’ve just meant an afternoon thunderstorm, but it also might have signaled the approach of a hurricane. Now we can track the storm’s path for days or even a week in advance of its eventual landfall. That gives us plenty of time to be concerned but, more importantly, to be ready if our area is affected. Those of us who have lived here for a while know that we have dodged the bullet quite a few times over the past several years. We’ve had some near-misses as well as a few tropical storms, but it’s certain that our luck will eventually run out. Although there is no definitive way to predict this far out in time when or if a hurricane will hit the Lowcountry, we are well overdue for a major storm. It’s been 37 years since the notorious Hurricane Hugo wreaked havoc here. So, if you haven’t already done so during the proverbial calm before the storm, now is the time to form a plan as to how you and your property will confront the next one. BY MARY COY Your Go-To Garage Door Experts Why Your Neighbors Choose Precision: 4.9-Star Google Rating Stunning Doors & Reliable Repairs Highly Trained Technicians Backed by Trusted Warranties GET A FREE NEW DOOR ESTIMATE TODAY! • PRECISIONDOORCHARLESTON.COM
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