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 Governor, leaders from agency heads, and emergency officials are keeping a close eye on Florence. ABC Columbia’s Claire Richardson is at SC EMD with updates. Categories: ABC Columbia News Update (First…
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 through the next several days in preparation for potential impact from Hurricane Florence. Emergency officials say Hurricane force winds can…
The Democrat running to be South Carolina’s next governor has been called up for guard duty to help during Hurricane Florence.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – State Attorney General Alan Wilson enacted the state’s price-gouging law earlier this week. Here’s what you need to know; The law is designed to prevent individuals from raising prices of necessities, such as food, lodging and gasoline, during times of disaster. It goes into effect when a state of emergency is declared and runs until the…
Here is the latest forecast from Chief Meteorologist John Farley
As evacuees from the coast begin making their way into Columbia, Ridgeview High School has already opened its doors to help those who don’t have a place to stay.
The following are hurricane shelters available in the Midlands, according to the SCEMD website.
Three counties are no longer required to evacuate, but South Carolina’s emergency management team is still urging people to take caution, and prepare now.
Closings for Wednesday Sept. 12: 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 ALL Sumter School District ALL Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5 ALL Clarendon School District 2 East Point Academy Midlands Middle…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As South Carolina prepares for Hurricane Florence, state emergency officials want to make sure you are aware of the evacuation orders and traffic alerts. As of Tuesday, the mandatory evacuation executive order remains in effect for all zones in Horry, Georgetown, Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties and for Edisto Beach, says Governor Henry McMaster. Additionally, the governor…
