June 1 marks the start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season - Be prepared

The official start of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and the Town of Hilton Head Island encourages residents, visitors, and businesses to take steps now to prepare.

From June 1 through November 30, coastal communities are at risk for hurricanes and other tropical weather events. To help the public stay safe and ready, the Town has developed guides outlining three essential steps everyone should take to prepare for hurricanes:

• Build an emergency kit. Prepare a kit of necessities, based upon personal needs, that will last for up to five days.

• Make a plan. Create plans detailing where you will go and how you will get there in the event an evacuation is ordered.

• Stay informed. Follow official sources of information.

These guides are available in English and Spanish and can be downloaded from the Town’s website:

Guide to Emergency PreparednessEmergency Preparedness Field Guide (a condensed version)

Both guides offer practical information on:

• Hurricane evacuation procedures

• Return and re-entry protocols

• Debris removal

• Emergency supply checklists

• Emergency kit inventory suggestions

• Storing and securing important documents

Stay Informed

In the event of an emergency, the Town will provide timely updates through its website and social media channels. To receive the latest information, the Town encourages you to:

• Sign up for emergency alerts through the Town’s e-subscription service.

• Download the MyHHI App for real-time updates and resources.

• Follow the Town on Facebook

The public is also encouraged to stay up to date through other official sources of information including the following agencies:

• Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office

• Beaufort County Government

• SC Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)

• National Weather Service

For more information, please contact the Town's Communications Department at communications@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.