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.
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.
[gtxvideo vid='9SmVD7LF' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/9SmVD7LF.jpg' vtitle='Florence: Power Outage information'] 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…
[gtxvideo vid='WJzOQf4l' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/WJzOQf4l.jpg' vtitle='SC Officials on Hurricane Florence: Update on 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…
[gtxvideo vid='yzGaA1TJ' thumb='http://player.gtxcel.com/thumbs/yzGaA1TJ.jpg' vtitle='SC Power Crews at the ready for Hurricane Florence'] COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)-- One of the most widespread effects of this storm could likely be mass power outages. SCE&G announced they're prepared to respond to what could potentially be…
Hurricane Florence is slamming into the East Coast, knocking out power in North Carolina, dropping torrential rains and inundating several areas with floodwater. Here is a look at the dangerous storm by the numbers: 105 mph: As the storm made…
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…
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…
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…