Tropical Storm/ Hurricane Names for 2008

Atlantic hurricanes have been named since 1950 with Able. 1953’s Alice was the first real human-name storm. Traditionally male names have been included since 1979 with Bob. Eastern Pacific hurricanes have been named since 1960 with Annette.
Hurricane names for the current and future seasons are listed below. Particularly noteworthy (e.g. very deadly or very costly) [...]

Retired Hurricane Names

Usually, the six lists of names for tropical storms and hurricanes repeat every six years.
However, if there is an unusually damaging hurricane, the name is retired because using it again could be considered insensitive.
The name is then not used for at least ten years. Here is a list of names that have been retired.
1954 – [...]

Computer Shortcuts

Computer shortcuts are an often overlooked subject that can really increase your productivity.  The following are a few of the most common shortcuts.  These shortcuts serve as a great time-saver in Open Office or Microsoft Office Suite but can be used in many computer programs. 
 
 
ctrl (the control button)
ctrl + c (Copy – probably the easiest to [...]

Hurricane Season

 
Hurricanes Defined

Tropical Storm:
Once winds within a tropical system reach 39 miles per hour and the distinct low pressure area is well
defined by a rotating circulation, the system is considered a tropical storm and is given a name.

Hurricane Emergency Information

 
Important Phone Numbers
 

Charleston County Emergency Preparedness Division (843) 202 – 7400

 

Charleston County Building Services

(Preparing Your Home and Flood Zone Information) (843) 202 – 6930
 

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