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Hugo Twenty Years On Shapes South Carolina’s Preparedness
Two decades after Hugo, South Carolina cites stronger planning and building standards. Officials note coordinated evacuations, updated disaster assets, and better bridge access as essential gains. Charleston leaders recall the night the storm struck and discuss future readiness improvements across the coast.
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Charleston
South Carolina
North Carolina
Lincoln High School
McClellanville
Isle of Palms
Charlotte
N.C
National
New Orleans
Hugo
National Weather Service
Sumter
Columbia
Caribbean
Joseph P. Riley Jr
John Boettcher
Emergency Management Division
Barrier Islands
Boettcher