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COLUMBIA, S.C., August 31, 2019 Hurricane Dorian's track moved closer to South Carolina making a close approach and landfall possible in the state. The powerful storm is bringing dangerous threats of storm surge, rain, flooding, and wind."Based on the current forecast, there is the potential for significant property damage in…

COLUMBIA, SC. – August 31, 2019 When a severe weather threat is looming, there is little time to get your home ready and take your family to safety.Forecasts put parts of South Carolina in the path of Hurricane Dorian, which could bring strong winds and heavy rains into South Carolina…

Columbia, S.C. – June 1, 2018 – The official start of hurricane season is here. South Carolinians have gotten an early start to the season with Subtropical Storm Alberto bringing heavy rains to parts of the state. Forecasts are calling for an average to slightly-above-average storm season this year. Now…

Columbia, S.C. – September, 22 2015 – The 26th anniversary of Hurricane Hugo offers South Carolinians an opportunity to reflect on an event that devastated the state, and reminds us about the importance of being prepared.Hugo was the first natural disaster in the U.S. to cause more than $1 billion…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – August 24, 2011 – Hurricane Irene’s path is still not clear as it barrels toward the East Coast. Although forecasters suggest the storm will head north and east, South Carolina remains in the cone of uncertainty.“Even if our state misses a direct hit, we could still experience…