Historic Flood Disaster Unfolding in South Carolina

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Significant rainfall has continued across South Carolina throughout the day and forecasters expect severe weather conditions for the next several days.

The South Carolina Emergency Operations Center is fully activated at Operating Condition 1 by state agencies of the State Emergency Response Team for the duration of the incident.

Significant rainfall has continued across South Carolina throughout the day and forecasters expect severe weather conditions for the next several days.

At least five people were reported killed as rainfall pounded the state.

There is major flooding and widespread property damage.

President Obama has declared a federal emergency in South Carolina, which activates federal resources to support the state and local efforts to protect the public during the storm and recovery.

The direct federal assistance will be available to public safety agencies in all 46 counties and the Catawba Nation.

The state’s Public Information Phone System (PIPS) is operating around the clock to answer citizens’ questions about flooding and other emergency information. The number is toll-free at 1-866-246-0133.

(Photo source: @MarybethJacoby/Twitter)

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