SCEMD latest: Hurricane Florence expected to bring heavy rain and wind
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Flash Flood Watch issued starting at Noon
COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) - The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch starting at 12:00 PM on Friday, running though Sunday evening. Here is the statement from the National Weather Service: The Flash Flood Watch is now in…
Florence impact: Richland County Offices Closed Friday and Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Due to Hurricane Florence, Richland County Officials announced offices will be closed Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply to essential personnel, say officials. According to the county, emergency officials continue to monitor…
Hurricane Florence: SC DOT Call center open 24/7
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 says for assistance with evacuation routes, you can call the SCDOT Call…
Hurricane Florence- Red Cross Disaster Shelter open in Camden
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)--Shelters continue to open in the Midlands to provide a safe place for evacuees. Kershaw County government officials announced a Red Cross Disaster Shelter opened Friday at 8:00 AM at the Camden High School Cafeteria. Officials say due to…
Hurricane Florence: Columbia Mayor talks emergency preparedness
[gtxvideo vid='e2U6acxw' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/e2U6acxw.jpg' vtitle='Mayor talks emergency preparedness'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Hurricane Florence is making unpredictable changes, and the City of Columbia is working to make sure they are prepared. City leaders say they are meeting and working on safety measures.…
Hurricane Florence heads towards Myrtle Beach
[gtxvideo vid='2a9wl5T6' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/2a9wl5T6.jpg' vtitle='Hurricane Florence heads towards Myrtle Beach'] Myrtle Beach, SC (WOLO) ---- Our team coverage continued with Drew Bollea who had the chance to speak with people in Myrtle Beach. From what some citizens there have told him,…
SCEMD continues preparing for Hurricane Florence
[gtxvideo vid='ELc4FA96' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/ELc4FA96.jpg' vtitle='SCEMD continues preparing for Hurricane Florence'] Columbia, SC (WOLO) --- Hurricane Florence is getting closer and teams at The South Carolina Department of Emergency Management are switching gears from focusing on evacuation to now dealing with impact…
Hurricane Florence impact on Isle of Palms
[gtxvideo vid='CqrFygJ4' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/CqrFygJ4.jpg' vtitle='Hurricane Florence impact on Isle of Palms'] Charleston, SC (WOLO) --- Conditions here don't yet indicate that a major storm is churning just further up the Coast. But As ABC Columbia News anchor Josh Berry reports some…
New alert program provides citizens with time-sensitive information during Hurricane Florence
The City of Columbia and Richland County have partnered to create an alert program designed to provide citizens with time-sensitive information.
Cajun Navy prepared to help during Hurricane Florence
A group says they are prepped and ready to help South Carolinians in the face of danger during Hurricane Florence.
City says Hurricane Florence will not be a repeat of 2015 floods
Today, the City of Columbia held a press conference to let people know that this storm will not be a repeat of the "Thousand Year" flood of 2015.
SC Governor "Get off the roads as Florence Moves in"
[gtxvideo vid='BbRKWbsQ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/BbRKWbsQ.jpg' vtitle='SC Governor "Get off the roads as Florence Moves in"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing on Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division,…
SC Governor on Florence "If you are in evacuation zones, now is the time to go"
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Governor Henry McMaster held a briefing Thursday to update South Carolina on the track of Hurricane Florence. McMaster spoke from the command center at the State Emergency Management Division, along with key state leaders. The Governor reminded those…
Hurricane Florence: Some Residents in Carolina Beach staying put
[gtxvideo vid='XOOQ5u47' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/XOOQ5u47.jpg' vtitle='Florence: Some Residents in Carolina Beach staying put'] Carolina Beach, NC (WOLO)--Both South Carolina and North Carolina are on high alert. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued a stern warning for people to leave the coast, saying emergency…
Hurricane Florence: Richland County offices to Close Friday, Monday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- As Hurricane Florence churns towards the coast, Richland County Officials announced they will close offices on Friday, Sept. 14 and Monday, Sept. 17. The closing does not apply to essential personnel, say officials. According to the county, emergency…
SC Governor McMaster to give briefing on Hurricane Florence
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- Thursday, 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.…
State Emergency Official on Florence "Don't gamble with your life"
[gtxvideo vid='l1ckKhck' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/l1ckKhck.jpg' vtitle='State Emergency Official "Don't gamble with your life"'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- State officials continue to monitor the track of Hurricane Florence. It's all hands on deck at the SC EMD Operations Center. Thursday afternoon officials said they…
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…
