Flooding Devastates Rural Aiken County Neighborhoods
After over 20 inches of rain, Hollow Creek area residents mobilized to protect homes and roads. Glenn Poole of Hollow Creek Fire Department notes blocked barricades and dam threats, with farmers and neighbors using tractors and dirt barriers to save houses and clear routes for students and emergency access.
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Glenn Poole
Hollow Creek
Nantuckett Road
Nantuckett
Poole
Hollow Creek Bridge
Jim Williamson
Williamson
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Jamie Poole
Tam
Dede Riles
Hollow Creek Road
Public Schools Reopen With Early Release After Flooding
Aiken County Public Schools reopen on Wednesday after weekend rain and floods closed classes. All buildings operate on an early release schedule. transportation notes limited route impasses and alternatives. Monday makeup classes will be held October 26. second makeup day pending official determination.
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Aiken County awaits FEMA aid eligibility decisions
Aiken County has not yet been named eligible for federal disaster aid though officials will document storm costs for FEMA. Gov. Haley listed Charleston, Dorchester, Georgetown, Horry, Lexington, Orangetown, Richland and Williamsburg as eligible, with others possible after damage assessments.
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Aiken County
South Carolina
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
S.C
Nikki Haley
Charleston
Dorchester
Georgetown
Horry
Lexington
Orangeburg
Richland
Williamsburg
South Carolina Emergency Services Division
Haley
Clay Killian
Killian
Cumbee Trail
Aiken
Columbia
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The
Aiken Standard
Corbett Lake
Obama
Disasterassistance.gov
Dan Brown
Aiken Communications Inc
Rutland Drive
D.C
Ellen Priest
Epriest
Aikenstandard
Tim O'Briant
Tobriant
Dee Taylor
Jeremy Way
Aikenstandard.com
Dennis Hemme
Dhemme
Letitia Jefferson
Jefferson
Laura Tiedman
Stiedman
P.O
Augusta
Porky Bradberry
Whiskey Road
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