Hurricane Florence

Governor McMaster Orders Mandatory Evacuations for SC Coastal Counties

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Monday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered mandatory evacuations for parts of the South Carolina Coast, due to Hurricane Florence. The Governor says the coastal counties will evacuate Tuesday beginning at Noon. Eight SC counties will be impacted: Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Charleston, Dorchester, Berkley Georgetown, Horry Lane reversals will begin at Noon ET, to include 1-26 from Charleston…

SC EMD: Now is the time to prepare, Have a Plan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–As Hurricane Florence churns in the Atlantic, state officials want you to be prepared. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has released a guide to keep you and your family safe. Here is a list of safety precautions from SC EMD: · Have a plan for where you will go if conditions become too unsafe to remain in…

Team SC Ready for response in case Florence impacts the State

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Governor Henry McMaster says South Carolina is in preparation mode for the potential impact from Florence. The Governor on Sunday asked for a Federal disaster declaration in advance of Hurricane Florence potential impact. According to the governor, Team South Carolina is ready with response. Here are the numbers: 2,702 National Guard, State Guard, SLED, DPS, PPP, and…