COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has ordered the evacuation of Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort & Jasper counties starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
McMaster says there will be no other evacuations ordered.
McMaster says state agencies are asking everyone to be prepared for Hurricane Irma’s impact.
Officials say storm surge could be as high as 4 to 6 feet due to the high tides in these areas. “We’re not declaring this disaster over. We are taking a very cautious approach,” said Major General Bob Livingston.
Again, the evacuations ordered by Governor McMaster, which will go into effect at 10am Saturday include:
Colleton County:
- Edisto Beach
Beaufort County:
- Dafuski
- Fripp
- Harbor
- Hunting
- Hilton Head
Jasper County:
- Knowles
- Tullifiny
