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Marlboro County Council declares state of emergency as storm approaches; offices to close, sandbags staged
Summary
Marlboro County Council adopted Declaration O810524 on Aug. 4, 2024, citing an approaching hurricane and expected heavy rainfall countywide. Officials announced office closures starting tomorrow at noon, sandbag distribution at Carol Field and coordination with city, school and state partners.
Marlboro County Council on Aug. 4 adopted Declaration O810524, declaring a county state of emergency because an approaching hurricane threatens high winds and flooding across the county. Doctor Johnson read the declaration, citing South Carolina Code 4-9-130 and a state executive order issued 08/04/2024.
The declaration empowers county officials to use all available government resources, suspend portions of the county procurement ordinance for immediate needs and implement orders to evacuate or control ingress and egress in disaster areas. "A declaration of a state of emergency for Marlborough County due to the threat posed by Hurricane Derby," Doctor Johnson said while reading the document.
Why this matters: the declaration authorizes expedited purchases,…
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