Hurricane Helene Archives - Page 7 of 8

Helene lashes the South with wind and sheets of rain. Millions are without power

Sep 27, 2024 10:31 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Hurricane Helene roared ashore as a powerful Category 4 storm in a sparsely populated region of Florida, peeling the siding from buildings, trapping residents in rising floodwaters and knocking out power to millions of customers. At least five people were reported dead.

City of Columbia provides list of contact numbers for storm assistance

Sep 27, 2024 8:45 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

Contact numbers for assistance with the storm

Lexington County offices on two hour delay

Sep 27, 2024 8:37 AM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

Lexington County offices are currently on a two hour delay, they are expected to open at 10 a.m.

SCDOT prepares for Hurricane Helene, provides tips should you have to drive

Sep 26, 2024 7:44 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

Should you have an issue on any state-maintained roadway, SCDOT encourages anyone to call them directly at 855-467-2368.

Helene strengthens to a Category 4 hurricane as it nears Florida’s Gulf Coast

Sep 26, 2024 7:18 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Helene strengthened into a Category 4 hurricane hours ahead of its expected landfall on Florida’s northwest coast Thursday night, and forecasters warned that the enormous storm could create a “nightmare” surge in coastal areas and bring dangerous winds and rain across much of the southeastern U.S.

Hurricane Helene Coverage Sept. 26, 2024

Hurricane Helene Coverage Update

Sep 26, 2024 6:49 PM EDT

ABC Columbia Staff,

Chief Meteorologist John Farley gives an update on the possible impacts and the path of Hurricane Helene.

SC Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene

Sep 26, 2024 1:52 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

Governor McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-24, which activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and directs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to coordinate with all relevant state agencies in preparation for potential requests for state assistance from local officials and county emergency management leaders.