Governor Declares South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Officials want to make sure you are ready, if a natural disaster strikes.

 Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2018 will be observed March 4-10.

 According to South Carolina Emergency Management Division officials and the National Weather Service, they sponsor the week to remind people that severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods are significant hazards in South Carolina and people need to take proper safety precautions.

 The annual statewide tornado drill  will be conducted Wednesday, March 7, at 9 a.m.  Public schools, state and local Emergency Management, the South Carolina Broadcasters Association, and others will participate in this annual event.  The purpose of the drill is to test communication systems, safety procedures, mitigation processes, etc.

For further information on Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week, contact your county emergency management director, SCEMD or your nearest National Weather Service office.  SCEMD’s Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week page can be found at scemd.org.