South And North Carolina Governors Declare State Of Emergency

Residents are urged to stay up to date with emergency alerts, be aware of nearby evacuation routes...

Both South and North Carolina governors have declared a state of emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Idalia.

S.C. Governor Henry McMaster requests for South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin to take proper precautions. N.C. Governor Roy Cooper said it is most important for North Carolinians to gather emergency kits and prepare for the storm before it is too late.

Officials from both states have released several tips on how to prepare. Residents are urged to stay up to date with emergency alerts, be aware of nearby evacuation routes, avoid driving in flooded areas, prepare homes by securing items outdoors, prepare for possible power outages, and have an emergency plan in place.

To view more tips and guidelines for S.C. visit SCemd , for additional guidelines for N.C. visit ReadyNC.