Preparing for Evacuation

Evacuations are becoming more common along the coasts of North Carolina and South Carolina during hurricanes. Odds are that if you live on the coast, or own a property on the coast, you’ll need to evacuate someday soon. So take steps now to prepare for an evacuation – ensuring you, your family, and your property will be as safe as possible while you’re away.

What to do before Evacuating

  • Prepare a survival kit that includes items such as water (one gallon per person, per day) and non-perishable food for everyone, including your pets; medications; a portable radio; flashlights; batteries; and battery chargers for your cell phones and other portable electronic devices, which can be powered by your car. Plan for an extended period without power. This site has a useful checklist of supplies and other items you’ll want to pack: hurricanesafety.org.
  • Plan your evacuation route and leave as soon as possible. You don’t have to wait for the official evacuation order to be issued. Fuel up your car before you leave.
  • Communicate about your evacuation plan to others so that family or friends know where you are heading and how to reach you.
  • Secure all outdoor objects or move them inside. Take down glass picture frames and anything that may fall. Wrap them and place them in a washer or dryer for safety. Secure all valuables and consider taking them with you. Make sure to take medications, copies of your insurance policies and other important legal documents with you. Secure other important documents in a safe deposit box.
  • Close your home’s storm shutters and board up windows and glass doors as appropriate.
  • If possible, bring in gas or charcoal grills, but do not use them indoors. Also, do not store propane tanks inside the house or garage. Chain propane tanks in an upright position to a secure object away from your home.
  • Secure your boat or move it to a safer place.
  • Fill your emergency generator fuel tank, if you have one, and have spare fuel on hand. Store generator fuel in an approved container in a garage or shed, away from open flames, heat sources and appliances such as natural gas appliances.

Do not return to your home until authorities have explicitly said it is safe to do so. Once you are able to return safely, follow our tips for what to do after the storm.

Find A Local Agent

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Adams, Eaddy & Associates

Columbia, SC
(803) 254-9404
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Bowery Insurance Services

Kingsport, TN
(423) 288-8347
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Carolina Insurers Associates

Tabor City, NC
(910) 653-8835
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Cashiers Insurance Agency

Cashiers, NC
(828) 743-2209
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Carter Glass Insurance Agency

Raleigh, NC
(919) 781-1973
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Chandler Insurance

Greenville, SC
(864) 232-1591
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Citizens Insurance Agency

Anderson, South Carolina
(864) 226-0354
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Correll Insurance Group of Charleston

Mt. Pleasant, SC
(843) 486-8711
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Correll Insurance Group of Gaffney

Gaffney, SC
(864) 489-5788
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Correll Insurance Group of Hilton Head

Hilton Head Island, SC
(888) 668-8082
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Correll Insurance Group of Inman

Inman, SC
(864) 472-2129
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Correll Insurance Group of Rock Hill

Rock Hill, SC
(803) 324-2984
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Correll Insurance Group of Spartanburg

Spartanburg, SC
(864) 583-5445
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Correll Insurance Group of Union

Union, SC
(864) 429-8819
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CWS Insurance Agency

Spartanburg, SC
(864) 583-1451
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CWS Insurance Agency - Gaffney

Gaffney, SC
(864) 583-1451
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David A. Crotts & Associates

Greenwood, SC
(864) 223-8788
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Fields Insurance

Columbia, SC
(803) 708-3775
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Gardner Associates Insurance

Columbia, SC
(803) 978-2000
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Godwin Insurance Agency

Greensboro, NC
(336) 379-8640
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Insight Risk Management—Collins

New Albany , MS
(662) 534-7676
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Insight Risk Management-Cordova

Cordova, TN
(901) 278-5375
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Insight Risk Management-Marion

Marion, AR
870-739-2883
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INSURE

Raleigh, NC
919-781-1115
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J. Mark Bowery Insurance

Kingsport, TN
(423) 288-8347
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Jerome and Summey Insurance Agency

Brevard, NC
(828) 884-4161
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John T. Cook & Associates – Loris

Loris, SC
(843) 756-7460
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John T. Cook & Associates – Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC
(843) 626-9491
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Landrum Insurance Agency

Landrum, SC
(864) 457-3328
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Lowcountry Insurance & Financial Services

Pawleys Island, SC
(843) 237-1353
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Lowcountry Insurance Services

Port Royal, SC
(843) 522-2020
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McB Group Insurance Group

Pittsboro, NC
919-642-0475
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McInturff, Milligan & Brooks

Greeneville, TN
(423) 639-5171
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SFI Group - Sneads Ferry

Sneads Ferry, NC
(910) 327-3388
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Smith-Berclair Insurance

Memphis, TN
(901) 753-4323
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SouthPoint Risk-Nashville

Nashville, TN
(615) 356-3212
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SouthPoint Risk-Clarksville

Clarksville, TN
(931) 647-6400
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SouthPoint Risk-Dickson

Dickson, TN
(615) 446-2814
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SouthPoint Risk-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN
(865) 584-1115
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SouthPoint Risk-Maryville

Maryville, TN
(865) 983-3872
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SouthPoint Risk-McMinnville

McMinnville, TN
(931) 473-9641
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SouthPoint Risk-Russellville

Russellville, KY
(270) 726-3638
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SFI Group - Surf City

Surf City, NC
(910) 329-4443
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The Boyd Agency

Williamston, NC
(252) 792-5125
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The Phoenix Company

Winston Salem, NC
(336) 765-9332
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The United Insurance Agency

Simpsonville, SC
(864) 984-4548
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WC Dillon Company

Nashville, TN
(615) 269-7887
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Parks & Associates Insurance

Dover, TN
(931) 232-9919
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