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May 28, 2023

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*The Baron-exclusive alerts are accompanied by a simple 1-to-10 ranking on the likelihood of a tornado with the approaching storm cell. Called the Baron Tornado Index (BTI), this ranking is more local and accurate than regional alerts.

Many power companies provide resources to help keep you in the know when you lose power. If you want to report a power outage in your neighborhood, check below for resources from your electric provider.

Here’s a list of natural gas companies to report any outages or leaks.

Here’s a list of water/sewer companies to report any outages or leaks. If you do not see your system below, contact the provider that you pay your water bill to for more information.

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Bamberg County

Bamberg Board of Public Works

Denmark Water Department

Barnwell County

Barnwell Water & Sewer

Georgia: Law Enforcement Directory | EMA Directory | GSP Directory

South Carolina: Law Enforcement Directory | Fire Department Directory | EMD Directory | SCHP Directory

Georgia Highway Patrol Emergencies: Dial *GHP (*447)

South Carolina Highway Patrol Emergencies: Dial *HP (*47)

GDOT Emergency Number / Roadside Assistance: 511SCDOT Emergency Number / Roadside Assistance: 1-855-GO-SCDOT (1-855-467-2368)

Other N-1-1 numbers (where available):

This is a growing list of questions and answers under construction, and will be added to. If you have a question you would like answered, email [email protected].

A: It’s very important to know the difference between a watch and a warning. A watch means that severe weather is possible in the area, so review emergency plans and stay alert. A warning means that severe weather has been sighted or indicated by radar. In this case, there is imminent danger to life and property.

A: When danger strikes, such as lightning, get to safe place inside. If you are stuck outside, avoid tall objects, but don’t be in an open field where you are the tallest object. During a tornado event, go to the lowest level of a sturdy building, preferably an interior room away from windows. In a flash flood situation, avoid walking and driving in flowing water.

A: Before severe weather, make sure you know the risks, be prepared, and be an example in your community. Also stay informed by following WJBF on air, online, and on the app. It’s great to have a NOAA weather radio as well to give you warnings. Have a plan ready for at home, work, school, and outdoors, along with an emergency kit ready to go. To make sure you always receive warnings, download the WJBF Live Vipir6 Weather App.

A: A home disaster kit includes not just supplies to get you and your family through a storm, but should also include important documents and records in case you lose everything during a natural disaster.

A sample home disaster kit may include:

Water & Food

Food

Tools & Supplies

Sanitation

Clothing & Bedding

Baby Items

Special Items for Adults

Important Records

A: Among the first things you should do to prepare your family for a hurricane is create an emergency plan.

According to Ready.gov, your plan should include evacuation routes, shelter plans and specific needs for anyone in your home (medications, dietary needs, children, etc.), among other things.

You should also create emergency kits for your family.

According to the Chatham Emergency Management Agency, there are several ways to create an emergency kit, but each kit should be specific to you and your family’s needs.

Here are three examples of kits that you can make:

A: The ingredients needed for a thunderstorm are moisture, unstable air, and a lifting mechanism. A typical thunderstorm is 15 miles in diameter and lasts for 30 minutes. Around 100,000 thunderstorms occur each year, but only 10% of them are severe. A severe thunderstorm needs at least one or a combination of the following: 58 mph winds or higher, hail one inch in diameter or larger, or a tornado.

Despite only a small number of storms being severe, even garden variety thunderstorms can lead to injury and even death. It is best to be indoors and away from doors, windows, metal pipes, and electrical currents until the storm passes.