SC still under State of Emergency

South Carolina remains under a state of emergency because of the vestiges of Hurricane Florence and now the approach of Hurricane Michael, according to an order signed by Governor Henry McMaster. Stay alert to changing conditions and seek shelter if the weather turns threatening. Be aware of the danger of falling trees, high winds, flooding, and power outages. The safest place to be during high winds is away from windows with as many walls between you and the wind and on the lowest level possible. In advance of these winds, remember to bring in any outside items that are not secured to the ground. A lot of rain in a short period of time can result in flash flooding. Whenever there is flooding remember to never drive through flooded roads and ensure critical personal paperwork is kept in a waterproof container or bag. Never use candles during a power outage and do not touch any downed power lines.