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Lawrence County emergency management urges 24–36 hour preparedness, cites $5,400 grant for weather radios
Summary
Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Sonny Latta briefed the council on preparedness, directed residents to the county website for evacuation and hurricane guidance, and said a roughly $5,400 grant funded distribution of about 250 weather radios to residents.
Lawrence County Emergency Management Director Sonny Latta told the Lawrence City Council the best time to prepare is during 'blue sky' days and urged residents to keep at least 24–36 hours of supplies on hand.
Latta described his office as a small team that assesses local situations and coordinates with state partners when local resources are exhausted. He directed residents to the county’s new website, lawrencecountysc.gov, for evacuation guidance and links to FEMA resources, and said the county distributed roughly 250 weather radios purchased with a grant of about $5,400.
Latta emphasized basic preparedness actions: check smoke-detector batteries, maintain generator readiness, and keep medicines and evacuation routes accessible. “We’re coming, folks. We’re coming,” Latta said to reassure residents that first responders will respond when possible but urged households to be ready.
During a short question-and-answer exchange, Latta confirmed that emergency procedures and the hurricane guide appear on the county site and that the county’s outreach materials include evacuation and sheltering information. He encouraged the council and residents to call the emergency management office with questions and said staff will continue outreach.
