Thousands of troops descend on SC in response to Florence flooding
"The water is not finished," S.C. Gov.
Officials warned flood waters cresting around
"Residents should take preparatory action now while there is time to protect property," said
Hundreds already have evacuated their homes over the last few days in the
S.C. officials say as many as 30,000 people could be in the path of the flooding.
"But we have been very prepared and very active in getting things done to keep the people safe," said McMaster, who took a ride in a helicopter with the
"It's still rolling down upon us as it comes down to the coast," McMaster said.
The
In
Scott said
Meanwhile, the
Graham said he wasn't sure how much
S.C. Adjutant General Maj. Gen.
President
The counties included in the disaster declaration are
Col.
"What you will see is the water will be coming up and it will level (over a roughly 24-hour period), then it will turn upwards again," Taylor said. "When you see a crest, it doesn't mean the flood situation is over. Wait until the water recedes."
On Tuesday, the city of
"We are taking steps to ensure there is one major artery to get into
Both lanes of
Some 200 roads across the state have been closed due to flooding, Transportation director
Hall said drivers should expect flood waters to top a majority of river crossings in the
"If a road is flooded, certainly don't drive through it," she said. "Do not drive through any of our barricades and obey the directions of local officials."
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