Hurricane Florence

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Florence: City of Columbia sets up Primary Information Line for calls

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– City of Columbia officials are urging you to use a primary contact number for information during Florence. City officials say they are taking measures to ensure the needs of the community are being met as Florence hits the Carolinas. The Primary Information telephne number is (803) 545-3300 for information during Hurricane Florence. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
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Florence: Emergency Shelter information

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State officials have set up shelters for evacuees of Florence all across the state. Some Midlands Schools are being used as shelters, including Ridge View High School and Camden High School. For a list of emergency shelters log on to https://www.scemd.org/   Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First Row), Digital Exclusives and Features, Local News, News, State Tags:…
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SC EMD Briefing: Numerous Hazards from Hurricane Florence on Coast and in Midlands

Crysty Vaughan,

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 for the state due to the storm. Among those, tropical force winds and the potential for major flooding. Here is the upate from SC EMD. Categories: Digital Exclusives and Features, Local…
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SC Governor to deliver Hurricane Florence update in briefing Friday

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–  Friday, 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. ABC Columbia will carry the Governor’s briefing live on air and on-line. Plus, download our ABC Columbia app for Hurricane…
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SC Power Crews at the ready for Hurricane Florence

Crysty Vaughan,

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 significant and prolonged power outages. trucks are being staged at the Columbia speedway. SCE&G officials say no matter what this storm brings, they’ll be prepared. Officials say there are currently more than…

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LIVE: Tracking Florence: McMaster addresses the public

Tracking Florence: Today's midday weather forecast
Kimberlei Davis,

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 landfall Friday morning, Wilmington, North Carolina, was hit by a 105 mph wind gust, the strongest wind in the city…