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SCEMD reports 2.5 magnitude earthquake

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SCEMD reports a 2.5 magnitude earthquake in Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY S.C. (WOLO)- South Carolina Emergency Management Division reports that a 2.5 magnitude earthquake moved through Fairfield County around 4:03 this morning. SCEMD has not reported any damages or injuries at this time. In the event of a weather related emergency SCEMD urges South Carolinian’s to download the SC Emergency app…
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State Emergency Management Division Monitoring Tropical Storm System

Grace Joyal

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The S.C. Emergency Management Division is closely monitoring a tropical storm system that could affect part of the state’s coastline. “There’s still a lot of uncertainty in the forecasts,” SCEMD Director Kim Stenson said “If it looks like this storm is going to affect South Carolina we want everyone to be ready. Now would be…
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Watch: Officials Kick-Off Severe Weather and Flood Safety Awareness Week

ABC Columbia Staff

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — This week is Severe Weather and Flood Safety Awareness week in South Carolina. Following October’s historic floods, officials are learning from the experience and reminding residents to have a plan in place should severe weather strike any time in the next few months. “We know severe weather can happen here in South Carolina,” said Major…