Why are evacuations ordered so far ahead of a hurricane?
Recent studies released by Horry County Emergency Management suggest that it would take up to 30 hours to complete an evacuation. In addition, an evacuation must be completed before tropical storm force winds (39 mph) reach the coastline. That can be 12 hours before a hurricane’s eye ever crosses the shoreline. Often, you’ll be evacuating on a perfectly beautiful day 2 days before a hurricane ever arrives.
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