Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
Sep 15th 2018, 1:02 am
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Sep 15th 2018, 7:27 am
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
The BBC has been showing some pretty horrific pictures and saying that, although it has now been downgraded to a tropical storm it's moving so slowly, only about 3 mph, that it will still cause serious damage through flooding etc.Everyone please stay safe.
Sep 15th 2018, 11:37 pm
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
Shout to all you guys in the Carolina's and surrounding areas. How is everyone and has our illusive friend Pulaski surfaced to check in?
Sep 16th 2018, 3:26 am
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
Just heard from Pulaski - he's fine.
Sep 16th 2018, 9:05 am
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Sep 20th 2018, 9:18 pm
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
According to the newspaper link below, flooding is still happening in North & South Carolina. Sections of major roads are impassable, so people are being asked NOT to travel almost anywhere. 11K homes are still without power. Those who evacuated are being warned to stay put & not try to return home. And there are worries about a health emergency from the flood waters themselves (both old & new)…. 
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018...8181537457914/
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018...8181537457914/
Sep 20th 2018, 11:36 pm
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
I've been reading the very same thing. I've friends in Tennessee on the border with NC and a niece in Roanke. So far they are all good but are worried for their friends in the affected areas.
Sep 21st 2018, 11:11 am
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
According to the newspaper link below, flooding is still happening in North & South Carolina. Sections of major roads are impassable, so people are being asked NOT to travel almost anywhere. 11K homes are still without power. Those who evacuated are being warned to stay put & not try to return home. And there are worries about a health emergency from the flood waters themselves (both old & new)….
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018...8181537457914/
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2018...8181537457914/
It's for South Eastern and South Central NC. A major issue is that part of I-95 is shutdown and also a section of I-40 close to Wilmington. Life went back to normal almost immediately here in central NC. It is going to be a long haul for the south eastern/central sections though
Sep 21st 2018, 11:29 am
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
Vacation is booked for Myrtle Beach for October 19th, has been since March. Of course it's far less important than anyone who is losing their homes, property, or God forbid life, but I do hope that we'll be able to get there ok. Anyone here near Conway?
Sep 21st 2018, 2:02 pm
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
I will ask my friend who lives in Myrtle Beach and get back to you. I know that she is fine.
Sep 21st 2018, 7:11 pm
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
Mrytle Beach is fine. Conway did have flooding so she advised if that is where you were going to be staying to call and ask what the conditions are.
Sep 29th 2018, 7:22 pm
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Oct 9th 2018, 11:37 pm
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Re: Hurricane Florence - South Carolinas
I really thought I'd be able to draw him out with that.....
