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State of emergency declared as winter storm approaches; Beaufort County lists warming shelters and safety steps
Summary
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm. Beaufort County is publicizing warming shelters, utility safety guidance from Dominion Energy, and state resources to help residents prepare.
Beaufort County public officials and partners urged residents to prepare Friday after South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of a winter storm expected to affect the Lowcountry. The governor’s order activates the state emergency operations plan to help agencies and the National Guard coordinate response and to ease restrictions on emergency transportation.
The county has posted information about warming shelters and storm guidance. Two cold-weather shelter locations…
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