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.
Florence has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, but not before killing at least 5 people in her path. See the full story here.
Local and statewide reports of outages, according to SCE&G.
[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…
Here is a list of additional shelters that have now opened for operation in Richland County.
[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…
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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…
[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.…
[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,…
[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…
[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…
The City of Columbia and Richland County have partnered to create an alert program designed to provide citizens with time-sensitive information.
A group says they are prepped and ready to help South Carolinians in the face of danger during Hurricane Florence.
Workers from Duke Energy in Florida are gearing up to assist with recovery efforts in the Carolina's.
