Hurricane Irma, SC Impact By The Numbers
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — Here’s a look at Hurricane Irma’s impact, by the numbers for South Carolina.
According to Governor Henry McMaster and state emergency division officials here is a look at the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Carolina.
So far, numbers from Saturday point to44,457 affected by the evacuation in barrier islands:
532 in Edisto Beach,
468 on Dafuskie Island
743 on Fripp Island
105 Harbor Island
168 Hunting Island
42,000 Hilton Head Island
409 Knowles Island
32 Tullifiny Island
Righr now the Governor’s office reports nearly 1349 National Guardsmen on duty and 1696 Troopers and local law enforcement.
According to State officials, Fuel is continuing to be delivered to stations from terminals in Charleston, Augusta and Belton.
EVACUEES – Not only are we opening shelters for South Carolinians, we are now preparing shelters to receive Floridians and Georgians – should they be needed.