Aiken County Prepares for Impending Storm Irma
Aiken County urges families to prepare for potential impacts as Hurricane Irma approaches. Emergency Operations Center moves from OPCON 4 to OPCON 3 with four shelter locations planned, no 911 calls unless emergencies, and a 211 hotline for non emergency info. Local officials stress safety, plans, and evacuations for mobile homes and shelters.
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Governors issue wide evacuations as Irma looms coastal states
South Carolina Gov. McMaster ordered 143 health facilities to evacuate patients and directed dam owners to lower lake levels to prevent repeat floods. Georgia Gov. Deal ordered six coastal counties to evacuate ahead of Irma with I-16 to be an inland one way route at 8 a.m. Saturday. Officials warned of major hurricane potential with 15 feet surge in Savannah area and noted historic storm risk since 1898. Russ Bynum contributed.
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Gas shortages blamed on Irma and Harvey ripple through South
Covert describes gas fears as Irma evacuees flee and Harvey tied to Texas refineries delays push prices up. AAA Carolinas reports South Carolina gas at 2.54 a gallon, higher than the week before, with stations like Circle K and Sprint Foods running dry on some grades. Public figures warn of panic buying and overconsumption worsening supply despite overall national availability.
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