Recent wildfires in the Myrtle Beach area burned thousands of acres along with numerous homes and property, but there is another consequence homeowners in the area should be aware of: Black bears, along with other animals, were displaced and will begin roaming in search of desirable food sources.

A homeowner’s guide to living with bears has been published by DNR, offering handy tips for peacefully co-existing with black bears. Authored by Ruth, “A Homeowner’s Guide: Living with Bears” offers common-sense advice to homeowners that will help them avoid unpleasant encounters with the black bear. The bear brochure also details some interesting natural history information on this often-feared and frequently misunderstood wildlife species.

To obtain a copy of the homeowner’s guide to living with bears brochure, visit the DNR offices in Clemson, Georgetown or Florence, or call the Columbia DNR office at (803) 734-3886.

Apparently Hurricane Hugo has slipped the minds of NOAA officials as they prepare to visit 5 cities on the East coast in preparation for this year’s hurricane season.

The annual trip is swapped between the East and West coast and will kickoff a week from today up in N.H., but they won’t be stopping here in Charleston, or any other city in S.C.

Here’s NOAA’s Atlantic Coast Hurricane Awareness Tour Schedule: