Capt. Jim Woods, who leads CCSO's Traffic Bureau, has worked hurricanes as a law enforcement officer in Charleston County since the 1970s. From traffic contraflow and evacuation procedures to Sheriff's Office response protocols, Woods is our resident expert on tropical cyclones. Join him as he gives tips for staying prepared through the remainder of this hurricane season on this episode of The Beat, a conversation about the Charleston County Sheriff's Office and our beautiful South Carolina community.

RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE Lane reversal info: https://www.scdot.org/LaneReversal.aspx511

South Carolina Traffic app on iPhone (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/511-south-carolina-traffic/id657933886) and Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iteris.itisc511&hl=en_US&gl=US)

Charleston County Hurricane Preparedness Guide: https://www.charlestoncounty.org/departments/emergency-management/hurricane.php#hpg