SCDPS CAUTIONS MOTORISTS TO STAY OFF THE ROADS DURING PREDICTED HEAVY RAINS, FLOODING (SCDPS - ...

(Source: SCDPS - South Carolina Department of Public Safety) COLUMBIA, SC -- The South Carolina Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with other state and local agencies including the State Emergency Management Division, has activated its emergency response plan in anticipation of record flooding in areas throughout the weekend. The South Carolina Highway Patrol is urging motorists to restrict travel as much as possible until the storm has passed. Gov. Nikki Haley declared a state of emergency yesterday evening, which will mobilize additional state resources should they be needed in...