2,000 members of National Guard helping with Florence prep
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Anchor Claire Richardson at SCEMD with the latest on Hurricane Florence
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Mayor Benjamin says the City is preparing for Hurricane Florence
[gtxvideo vid='qPwVKPXC' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/qPwVKPXC.jpg' vtitle='Mayor Benjamin on City preps for Hurricane Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hurricane Florence is making unpredictable changes, and the City of Columbia is working to make sure they are prepared. City leaders are meeting and working on safety…
Florence Update from SC EMD- Guard Members at the Ready
[gtxvideo vid='RAfgXk6e' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/RAfgXk6e.jpg' vtitle='Florence Update from SC EMD- Guard Members at the Ready'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Emergency Management teams are hard at work making sure all the gears are in place to prepare and respond to Hurricane Florence. As we…
School Districts providing free meals to children again Thursday
Richland One officials say they are providing free meals to children again today at specific locations listed on their website.
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…
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…
Gov. McMaster urges people to take flooding potential seriously
Governor Henry McMaster said more than 300 thousand people have already evacuated the coastal region ahead of Hurricane Florence.
Comet bus prepares to suspend service due to Hurricane Florence
One local bus service plans to suspend bus service in the wake of Hurricane Florence.
SCE&G offers texting service to report outages during Hurricane Florence
SCE&G has some tips for customers before Hurricane Florence makes landfall.
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…
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…
City starts Hurricane Florence information hotline
The City of Columbia starts a Customer Care Information Hotline to help residents in need during Hurricane Florence.
UofSC remains closed ahead of Hurricane Florence
The University of South Carolina has announced that it will be closed through Saturday Sept. 15, 2018.
President Trump sends video message to promote safety during Hurricane Florence
President Trump warned people Wednesday to get out of the way of Hurricane Florence.
Midlands prepares for Hurricane Florence as path significantly shifts
COLUMBIA,SC (WOLO)- Hurricane Florence's shift overnight has the city of Columbia moving to take more safety measures. "We're being vigilant, working every single day, every single hour," Mayor Steve Benjamin said. "We…
Charleston residents prepare for Hurricane Florence
ABC Columbia Anchor Josh Berry was live in Charleston today talking to residents about the upcoming hurricane.
SCEMD gives update on Hurricane Florence
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division gave an update today on Hurricane Florence.
SC Governor Henry McMaster to give Florence update in live briefing
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Wednesday 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.…
FEMA on Hurricane Florence Preparations and Missions after the storm
[gtxvideo vid='V1K1OD7O' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/V1K1OD7O.jpg' vtitle='FEMA on Hurricane Florence Preparations'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- FEMA says it is already focusing on critical missions that will come immediately following the storm. FEMA Administrator Jeff Byard says that Hurricane Florence is not a storm we will…
Hurricane Florence: Shelter update in the Midlands
[gtxvideo vid='K4JeRRQR' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/K4JeRRQR.jpg' vtitle='Shelter update in the Midlands'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Hurricane Florence. As of Wednesday, one midlands schools was being used as a shelter, Ridge View High School. ABC Columbia's…
State Officials at Opcon 1- update from SC EMD
[gtxvideo vid='m0eCFai7' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/m0eCFai7.jpg' vtitle='State Officials at Opcon 1- update from SC EMD'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Emergency officials are getting up to the minute updates on the track for Hurricane Florence. State Emergency officials are currently operating at level Opcon…
Midday Hurricane Florence wrap-up: Tips for prepping
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ABC Columbia SC EMD updates - tracking Florence
[gtxvideo vid='zB3JvREg' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/zB3JvREg.jpg' vtitle='ABC Columbia SC EMD updates - tracking Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State Emergency officials are getting briefed on the updated track for Hurricane Florence. The command center is set up at the Emergency Management Division, where the…
DHEC: Stay Alert for rising water, owners of dams lower water levels in preparation for Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental control is reminding owners and operators of reservoirs statewide to check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower water levels. DHEC says the water levels should be lowered…
