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Oct. 20, 2017
Power Restoration In Puerto Rico Could Take Up to a Year, Corps Chief Says

The Army Corps of Engineers is installing up to 500 temporary generators until Puerto Rico’s deteriorating power grid can be made operational again, but long-term total power restoration could take nearly a year, the Corps’ chief of engineers said.
Sept. 7, 2017
JB Charleston goes into Hurricane Condition IV

The Joint Base Charleston installation commander put the base on Hurricane Condition IV alert status at 6 p.m. Sept 7, 2017, due to weather conditions projected by Hurricane Irma. Hurricane Condition IV is declared when the forecast calls for the arrival of 50-knot (58 mph) sustained winds or
Sept. 6, 2017
Hurricane Irma: Initial Information

Hurricane Irma continues its track to the Eastern United States. Recent projections show the Hurricane may directly strike the Charleston area. However, forecast projections can always change and only serve as an estimate. As we prepare for possible landfall in South Carolina, all military and DoD
May 23, 2016
Hurricane Hunters, NOAA stress hurricane preparedness

An Air Force Reserve “Hurricane Hunter” aircrew with their WC-130J Super Hercules joined National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration hurricane experts May 16-20 to promote preparedness at five Gulf Coast cities.

Power Restoration In Puerto Rico Could Take Up to a Year, Corps Chief Says