Nothing is official, but it’s looking more likely that Hurricane Irma will effect the Charleston area in some capacity. There still a lot of unknowns, but state officials have begun disaster preparations and are encouraging citizens to do the same.
Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency today and during a press conference encouraged residents to act as they would if Irma was coming tomorrow. He encouraged citizens to fill prescriptions, secure outdoor furniture, filling their car’s gas tanks, purchase supplies/food/water, make travel plans, and prepare to be gone for several days. You can watch the press conference at the conclusion of this post.
As you prepare, you may find this info helpful:
Forecasts/Advisories
- Irma is currently a category 5 hurricane with winds reaching 185 mph. As of this publishing, the storm is battering the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
- Up-to-date information can be found on the National Hurricane Center’s website.
- You can track the hurricane and its possible paths here.
Preparedness
City Alerts/Information
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