GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)–Residents in the North Santee community are expected to receive over 20 feet of floodwater from the river’s overflow on Saturday. Officials say it’s due to floodwater flowing down from North Carolina and the upstate. On Tuesday morning, emergency officials started patrolling low-lying areas to warn residents about the impacts they will see […]
GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCBD)–Residents in the North Santee community are expected to receive over 20 feet of floodwater from the river’s overflow on Saturday. Officials say it’s due to floodwater flowing down from North Carolina and the upstate.
On Tuesday morning, emergency officials started patrolling low-lying areas to warn residents about the impacts they will see by Saturday.
“We are trying to be proactive and notify individuals within the community, especially individuals with medical situations. We’re trying to request Santee Cooper, all good electrical partners in this county, for them to make available sand early on,” said Everett Carolina, a Georgetown County councilman.
In 2020, during a tropical storm, the Santee River water flow reached up to 23 ft, breaking a record. Officials said that records could be broken, which could majorly impact the surrounding areas. Where roads become impassible, and properties are damaged once water levels reach 22 feet.
Georgetown County plans to offer emergency shelters if necessary – and they are staying in close contact with residents in low-lying areas.
“The county is putting plans in place to open shelters if needed. We’re putting together information to give residents what they should bring to shelters. We will also be talking with Residents about things they should be doing right now, like moving items if they’re in this impacted area to higher ground,” said Jackie Broach, Georgetown County public informational officer.