Hurricane Matthew

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Richland County Elevates Emergency Operations to manage Evacuees

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County says it has elevated its emergency operations to better manage evacuees  leaving the coast ahead of Hurricane Matthew. The County’s Emergency Operations Center is currently at OPCON 3, officials say that means it is a level which indicates a disaster or emergency situation is likely or imminent. Richland County is one of the area’s designated host counties…
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Shelter to Open at White Knoll High School, List of Pet-Friendly Hotels

Kimberlei Davis

Lexington1.net LEXINGTON, S.C. (WOLO/PRESS RELEASE) – The County of Lexington announces that a shelter will open at White Knoll High School, which is the first of several shelters the County has designated, to support evacuees from coastal counties. White Knoll High School is located at 5643 Platt Springs Road in Lexington and has a maximum capacity of 2,602 occupants. The…
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Evacutions Begin Wednesday in SC

Evacuations Could Begin Wednesday for South Carolina Residents along the coast.
ABC Columbia Staff

Evacuations along the coastal regions are set to begin Wednesday in South Carolina. Click here to find out what you need to know to get out before Hurricane Matthew hits the Palmetto State.

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Evacuation and Safety Tips: Hurricane Mathew

Crysty Vaughan

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina is in a state of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Mathew.  State officials are monitoring closely and are asking coastal residents to be ready for evacuations. Here are the Hurricane Evacuation and Safety tips from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division: Know Your Zone: Your zone is how you will know to evacuate and which evacuation route…
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Governor Orders Coastal Evacuations Wednesday

ABC Columbia Staff

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO )– Governor Nikki Haley has ordered Coastal evacuations, starting Wednesday for all coastal communities ahead of Hurricane Mathew. Governor Haley says the expected evacuation time is set for 3pm, but that will be reevaluated Wednesday morning.  Haley says evacuations are starting tomorrow to ensure safety. Lane Reversals will be activated along 1-26 Wednesday  at 3pm according to officials….