COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– President Donald Trump has declared disaster for the State of South Carolina, and ordered federal aid to supplement recovery efforts in 16 counties affected by Hurricane Irma. FEMA funds are available to reimburse local governments and state agencies, some non-profits and electric co-ops, but not individual residents, according to the disaster declaration. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster formally…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– As Tropical Storm Irma now makes a path up through Georgia near South Carolina, Emergenecy officials are urging residents to be aware of the possible impact. Right now a mandatory evacuation remains in effect for the following barrier islands: Edisto Beach in Colleton County; Daufuskie, Fripp, Harbor, Hunting and Hilton Head Islands in Beaufort County; and Knowles…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Hurricane Irma’s timing in South Carolina is Monday, with the potential impact being Damaging Wind in parts of the State. South Carolina could also see a number of power outages. Watch John Farley’s Timing Forecast for a look at Irma. Categories: Local News, News, Todays Forecast, Weather Blog Tags: Hurricane Irma
COLUMBIA, SC ( WOLO) — Here’s a look at Hurricane Irma’s impact, by the numbers for South Carolina. According to Governor Henry McMaster and state emergency division officials here is a look at the potential impact of Hurricane Irma on South Carolina. So far, numbers from Saturday point to44,457 affected by the evacuation in barrier islands: 532 in Edisto Beach,…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Emergency officials say shelters will be available for residents and visitors evacuating due to Hurricane Irma. In the event that you must use a shelter, SC Emergency officials suggest you bring your own pillows, blankets and cots as these items might not be available at every location. A list of shelters is available at scemd.org/shelters-rss…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County Government officials want you to be prepared if Hurricane Irma causes power outages or downed trees in our area. Per Richland County, here’s a list of important numbers. To report power outages, residents should contact their utility providers: o SCE&G, 888-333-4465 o Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, 803-749-6444 or 888-813-7000 o Fairfield Electric, 800-499-7862 To report downed limbs or debris affecting public…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Cayce City officials release Safety plan for Hurricane Irma. According to city leaders, City parks and trails will close onSunday, September 10th at 3 PM and will remain closed through Monday. o Monday’s trash collection is canceled and will be picked up on Wednesday. As of now, Tuesday trash collection remains on schedule. o Please secure trash cans, recycle…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Chief Meteorologist John Farley is tracking Hurricane Irma and the potential impact to South Carolina. Here is his latest update. Watch. ABC NEWS–Overnight projections of Irma’s path showed less of a threat to the Carolinas as the monster storm appears likely to move directly up the middle of Florida and curve inland. Categories: Local News, News, Todays Forecast,…
ABC NEWS– Video shows massive traffic jam on the Florida Turnpike as people attempt to flee Hurricane #Irma. http://abcn.ws/2f9Es2g Video shows massive traffic jam on the Florida Turnpike as people attempt to flee Hurricane #Irma. https://t.co/B0LsaqyT7g pic.twitter.com/N1n0tVpXyo — ABC News (@ABC) September 8, 2017 With more than a million Florida residents ordered to evacuate due to Hurricane Irma, Gov. Rick Scott urged people to…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources is urging boat owners to secure their boats for the potential impact from Hurricane Irma. DNR officials say if it is not possible to remove the boat from the water and secure it, add extra ropes and tie the boat to several different places on the dock to keep cleats…
