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Hurricane Season 2008!
LETTER FROM ROB FOWLER
It is hard to believe that this September marks the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo's arrival along the South Carolina coast. We have been very lucky since then, but we know, in any given year, our luck can run out. That is why we thank you for visiting Counton2.com for the latest information regarding the 2008 hurricane season. [more]
 
 
 
 
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Damage Surveyed in Wake of Gustav

It is a day of damage assessment in Louisiana following Hurricane Gustav. While New Orleans was spared a direct hit, surrounding communities are watching rising water to see if levees will hold. Power lines are down across the state, and the challenge for New Orleans now is how to get the nearly two million people who evacuated home.

 
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Other Storm Stories
Witness the awesome power of hurricane-force winds as reporter Chris Clackum steps inside a wind tunnel.
Hurricane Fact File
How much do you know about the storm season? Test your knowledge with our Hurricane Fact File.
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Costliest Storms in U.S. History
From Allison to Katrina, take a look back at the 10 most financially destructive storms in U.S. history.
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2008 Storm Names
Is your name on the list? View the complete list of storm names for 2008 and the years ahead.
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Maps & Tracking
Download the Storm Team 2 Hurricane Ready Guide 2008. Available at area McDonalds and Publix locations, and at Gene Reed Toyota.
Colleton County - Found on page 13 of our Hurricane Ready Guide 2008
Tri-County Area - Found on page 14 of our Hurricane Ready Guide 2008
Georgetown County - Found on page 16 of our Hurricane Ready Guide 2008
 
 
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