June 1 marks hurricane season and Hugo memories linger
The North Atlantic season begins June 1 with forecasters predicting a near normal year and nine to fourteen named storms. The region near Aiken County faces flood and tornado risks, while Hugo's 1989 landfall on the South Carolina coast remains a cautionary reference.
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FEMA urges public to prepare as storm season nears
FEMA Region 6 officials in Fort Worth say they are ready to respond after hurricanes but stress personal prep. Acting administrator Gary Jones notes supplies stockpiled for five states Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Local officials urge emergency kits and adherence to evacuations, with emphasis on individual responsibility before federal aid.
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