SC Governor Orders Evacuations of Barrier Islands in 3 SC Counties Only

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered the evacuation of Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort & Jasper counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.

McMaster says there are No other evacuations ordered.

Officials say they expect the storm surge could be as high as 4 to 6 feet due to the high tides in these areas.

McMaster says State Agencies are asking everyone to be prepared for Hurricane Irma.

“We’re not declaring this disaster over. We are taking a very cautious approach” said Major General Bob Livingston.