It’s important for all of us to have emergency plans in place. The window to be ready for winter weather is closing fast,” said South Carolina Emergency Management Director Kim Stenson.
According to the Governor's Office, an emergency declaration request is available when a hazard event is imminent and federal assistance may be needed.
South Carolina Department of Transportation crews have been working to ensure that roadways and bridges in the Lowcountry are prepared for forecasted winter weather coming this weekend.
Orangeburg City Firefighters along with assistance from the Orangeburg County Fire District worked to extinguish two structure fires occurring within 12 minutes of each other in 20-degree weather, according to officials.