MORNING NEWSBREAK | The S.C. Emergency Management Division recently unveiled new evacuation zones for the state, marking the first major change to the state’s official evacuation zones in several years.
The updated evacuation zones were designed to better reflect the state’s potential hazards and population distribution, according to emergency management officials. The new zones regard factors such as storm surge risk, flood susceptibility and evacuation routes to ensure more accurate and effective evacuation orders.
Charleston County has released an updated hurricane guide, including information on new evacuation zones. The Atlantic Hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30.
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Folly Beach finishes first phase of renourishment project. Officials at Folly Beach are working hard to ensure the beach is ready to withstand severe weather during the upcoming hurricane season. The project’s first phase, which extended from the county park to the pier, is complete.
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