Florence effects being seen as storm reaches the Midlands
Tropical Storm Florence has begun to reach the Midlands
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SCEMD Update on Tropical Storm Florence
ABC Columbia’s Angela Rogers heads back out to SCEMD to find out the latest on Tropical Storm Florence.
AP Explains: How hurricanes unleash lethal storm surges
Storm surges kill more people in a hurricane than anything else. Never mind the winds that rip rooftops from homes. It’s the water – from storm surge, flooding and ocean drowning – that kills nearly 9 out of 10 people in storms like Florence.
Tropical Storm Florence closing in on Midlands
ABC Columbia anchor Josh Berry hits the road to give you a look at conditions in the Midlands as residents wait on the arrival of Tropical Storm Florence.
Florence’s death toll and destruction
Florence has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but not before killing at least 5 people in her path. See the full story here.
Update on power outages in the state during Florence
Local and statewide reports of outages, according to SCE&G.
Florence: Power Outage information from SCE&G
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–SCE&G wants to remind you of tips to follow during Hurricane Florence. The utility company says customers can report outages by texting the word *out* to the number 4-6-7 2-3-4. You can also report outages by using SCE&G’S mobile site on your phone or you can call the number on your screen. SCE&G is also warning people to stay…
Richland opens additional shelters in preparation of Hurricane Florence
Here is a list of additional shelters that have now opened for operation in Richland County.
SC EMD Briefing: Numerous Hazards from Hurricane Florence on Coast and in Midlands
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday the Governor and state leaders updated the state with the latest on Hurricane Florence. Officials with the National Weather Service said there are numerous hazards for the state due to the storm. Among those, tropical force winds and the potential for major flooding. Here is the upate from SC EMD. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local…
SC Governor to deliver Hurricane Florence update in briefing Friday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Friday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to hold a briefing on Hurricane Florence at approximately 2:30pm et. McMaster will speak from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. ABC Columbia will carry the Governor’s briefing live on air and on-line. Plus, download our ABC Columbia app for Hurricane…
