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Oconee County Council adopts emergency declaration ahead of winter storm
Summary
At an emergency meeting Jan. 23, 2026, the Oconee County Council adopted a county emergency declaration for an approaching winter storm after emergency-services staff confirmed planning at the county Emergency Operations Center; the declaration passed by voice vote and individual tallies were not recorded.
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. — The Oconee County Council adopted an emergency declaration on Jan. 23, 2026, authorizing county preparations for an approaching winter storm.
The council met at 3:30 p.m. in an emergency session called by the chair and moved immediately to briefings and the reading of the declaration. The chair said, "This is for the severe winter storm that's approaching," as the item…
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