Evacuees in Midlands Shelters

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COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Coastal evacuees are able to find shelter in the Midlands in several high schools and shelters manned by the Red Cross.

Shelter info: Evacuees can call 1-866-246-0133 to be directed to the nearest open emergency shelter anywhere in the state. According to Emergency officials, the state’s public information phone system is operational 24 hours a day until South Carolina is no longer in danger.

 The S.C. Emergency Management Division website, scemd.org lists emergency shelter status statewide and is updated in real-time by the S.C. Department of Social Services.

 

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