ABC NEWS– How do you prepare for a hurricane if you can’t evacuate? Here’s what you need in your emergency survival kit.http://abcn.ws/2w8W587 #Irma How do you prepare for a hurricane if you can't evacuate? Here's what you need in your emergency survival kit. https://t.co/cNgkpWv6fJ #Irma pic.twitter.com/wKBybYRwgP — ABC News (@ABC) September 7, 2017 Categories: Local News, National News, News Tags:…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Here is a list of school closures Continue to check back for updates. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Bamberg School District Two will remain closed Tuesday, September 12. Lexington County School District One will delay the opening of school Tuesday, September 12, Lexington School District Two is delaying the opening of school for two hours for Tuesday, September 12, 2017 Lexington…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The City of Columbia is reminding drivers to avoid flood prone streets and intersections. If Hurricane Irma strikes us here in the Midlands, they want you to be prepared. Some of the streets include Gervais and Laurens… Main and Whaley… Harden and Santee. It is recommended that if you do see a flooded street to turn around and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Limited Coastal evacuations are set to begin at 10am Saturday. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster ordered the evacuation of Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort & Jasper counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday. McMaster says there are No other evacuations ordered. Officials say they expect the storm surge could be as high as 4 to 6 feet due…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Richland County offices will be closed Monday. Richland County leaders made that announcement Friday afternoon. Officials add that public works crews are currently working to clear debris from storm drains to minimize flooding. Most importantly, Richland County leaders say it is important not to underestimate the storm. With help from the Red Cross officials say there will be…
Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Hurricane Irma can now call the state’s toll-free hotline. Operators with the Public Information Phone System (PIPS) are available 24 hours a day for as long as is needed.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Several businesses and schools have already announced they are closing in anticipation of Hurricane Irma; more are expected to do so in the coming days. Columbia International University and South Carolina State are already closing operations ahead of the storm. We will keep a running list of any closings or delays on our web site, here….
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Here is a list of school closures Continue to check back for updates. Monday, September 11 University of South Carolina’s Columbia campus will be closed Monday, Sept. 11 and all classes are cancelled. Only essential personnel should report to campus. We will reopen at 10 a.m. and returning to normal operations on Tuesday, Sept 12. Classes scheduled to start before 10 a.m. on…
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The Palmetto region of the American Red Cross said Thursday morning that it’s looking for volunteers ahead of Hurricane Irma’s potential landfall in S.C.
