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• Flooding, cleanup continues after storms Residents in areas affected by Thursday’s storms should continue to use caution when traveling and cleaning up debris. Many roads, particularly in the Upstate, are still flooded in localized areas or are otherwise impassable.
• South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the week of December 1 through December 7, 2019, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service along with the agencies that comprise the State Emergency Response Team encourage everyone in South Carolina to prepare for severe winter weather by checking supplies and safety plans now.
• FEMA Public Assistance Approved for Allendale County The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved Public Assistance for Allendale County for help in recovering emergency costs following Hurricane Dorian. This assistance from FEMA enables state agencies, local governments and certain private non-profits to recoup costs for any emergency protective measures taken during the response to Hurricane Dorian.