South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency in anticipation of winter weather.
The National Weather Service forecasts significant snow, sleet, and ice starting Friday, impacting much of the state.
“Our state’s emergency teams are fully prepared, and this State of Emergency will provide them additional support to respond to the winter weather moving across our state,” McMaster said in a Friday release announcing the state of emergency via an executive order.
“Forecasts predict significant snow, sleet, and ice, with conditions intensifying earlier than anticipated, creating dangerous road conditions today and into tomorrow,” the governor added. “I urge all South Carolinians to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, take appropriate safety measures, and stay informed by following local weather updates.”
In neighboring Georgia, officials have transitioned from pre-treatment operations to active snowplowing and the removal of snow in much of the state. With several inches of snow in some locations, more than 300 pieces of equipment are now deployed across the region to plow Georgia roads.
“The Governor’s Executive Order further ensures state agencies can continue to efficiently coordinate any necessary resources,” South Carolina Emergency Management Division Director Kim Stenson said in a release. “We’ve faced snow and ice storms in the past, and we are fully prepared to respond to any requests for assistance from our local emergency managers.”
The South Carolina Department of Transportation began pretreating roads and highways Wednesday and has stationed equipment and personnel in strategic locations across the state. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, McMaster issued an executive order waiving certain transportation regulations during the winter weather.
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