Beaufort County is actively monitoring the progress of Hurricane Idalia. 

Updates and status reports will be quickly shared with the public on our various social media platforms and Beaufort County TV (BCTV). Watch all programming live on Comcast channel 2, Hargray channels 9 and 113, and Spectrum channel 1304. Watch all programming live and on demand at beaufortcounty.tv.

Beaufort County Public Works is inspecting equipment and preparing for clean-up operations. All Beaufort County Departments are testing generators and ensuring building materials, dumpsters, and outdoor equipment are adequately secured or stored. 

To receive updates from Beaufort County Administration regarding County government operational schedules, sign up here. Updates from County Administration will also be posted online at www.beaufortcountysc.gov.

Sign up for NIXLE at www.nixle.com to receive up-to-date information on matters of public safety from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office or text your zip code to 888777.

Inquiries regarding flight information at Hilton Head Island Airport should be directed to American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, or United.

Panic is un-necessary. Preparation is. Here are some quick reminders to help you prepare for Hurricane Idalia and possible evacuation orders: 

• Hurricane Preparedness--Are You Ready?
• Hurricane Preparedness--Pet Evacuation
• Hurricane Preparedness--Build a Disaster Supplies Kit

Please continue to follow only official public sources for information:

Beaufort County Government

• https://beaufortcountysc.gov
• https://www.facebook.com/beaufortcountysc
• https://twitter.com/bftcountysc 

Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office

• https://www.bcso.net
• https://local.nixle.com/beaufort-county-sheriffs-office

National Hurricane Center

National Weather Service

SC Emergency Management Division