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Hurricane Florence: List of Emergency Shelters in SC

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Hurricane Florence churns toward the South Carolina Coast, state emergency officials have set up shelters across the state. Red Cross and other volunteers are on hand to help with registration and set up. For a list of emergency shelters see the SC EMD shelter list here https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/emergency-shelters/ Categories: Local News, News, State Tags: Hurricane Florence, Shelters

SC DOT call center open 24/7 for Florence evacuation route information

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Florence, state officials are sharing important information about evacuation routes and area roadways. The South Carolina Department Of Transportation reminds evacuating motorists to make sure your gas tank is full, drive carefully, be patient and expect some congestion. For assistance with evacuation routes, you can call the SCDOT Call Center 855-GO-SCDOT…

Here are the schools closed Thursday ahead of Hurricane Florence

Closings for Thursday Sept. 13: ALL Richland One School District ALL Richland Two School District ALL Lexington One School District ALL Lexington Two School District ALL Lexington County School District Three ALL School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties ALL Sumter School District ALL Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 ALL Clarendon School District 2 East Point Academy Midlands Middle…

SC Emergency Response Team for Florence: call centers, shelters, guard members

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina officials are closely monitoring the path of the Hurricane Florence. The South Carolina Governor’s office released the following information about “Team SC” and their readiness. According to the Governor’s office, the State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational, staffed by emergency personnel from various state agencies and emergency organizations. According to the governor’s office, as…