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Columbia County EMA urges residents to prepare ahead of Hurricane Helene anniversary

5931001 · September 24, 2025
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Columbia County Emergency Management Agency Director Sean Granato urged residents to keep inventories for insurance, verify safety and accessibility before returning home after a storm, and plan to be self-sufficient for several days. The county is releasing preparedness videos during National Preparedness Month.

Columbia County Emergency Management Agency Director Sean Granato urged residents to create inventories, check home safety before returning and plan to be self-sufficient for several days in a preparedness message tied to the anniversary of Hurricane Helene.

The county marked September as National Preparedness Month and said it will release videos on ready kits, communication plans and disaster recovery to guide families. A host for the county message said, "September is National Preparedness Month, and we encourage you and your family to use this time to plan…

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