Sunday, September 9 2012 8:29 PM EDT2012-09-10 00:29:52 GMT
More than 20 years after Hurricane Hugo struck the Charleston area, the former mayor of Folly Beach is taking a look back on the storm that changed his city forever.More >>
Sunday, September 9 2012 8:29 PM EDT2012-09-10 00:29:01 GMT
While Hurricane Hugo made his presence known in the Charleston area of the Palmetto State, the storm still had enough steam to make his mark in the Midlands.More >>
Thursday, September 6 2012 3:34 PM EDT2012-09-06 19:34:58 GMT
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Twenty years ago on Sept 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo's winds blew their way into the history books of South Carolinians as the category 4 storm made landfall in Charleston. WhileMore >>
Twenty years ago on Sept 21, 1989, Hurricane Hugo's winds blew their way into the history books of South Carolinians as the category 4 storm made landfall in Charleston.More >>
Thursday, September 6 2012 3:34 PM EDT2012-09-06 19:34:16 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WIS) - It's the 20th anniversary of the worst natural disaster in modern times in South Carolina. Hurricane Hugo, a Category 4 storm, smashed ashore at Charleston with its 135 mph windsMore >>
It's the 20th anniversary of the worst natural disaster in modern times in South Carolina. Hurricane Hugo, a Category 4 storm, smashed ashore at Charleston with its 135 mph winds 20 years ago on Monday. More >>
Thursday, September 6 2012 3:30 PM EDT2012-09-06 19:30:26 GMT
As we commemorate Hurricane Hugo's 20th anniversary, we wanted to introduce you to a special story. It seems in all the chaos of the storm, a child was brought into this world.More >>
CLEAN-UP CHECKLIST:
When cleaning your yard be cautious of downed power lines. Downed power lines could spring to life, snapping like a fully charged, loose water hose as power comes on without warning.
Bag small waste, such as leaves and sticks, to help crews speed the clean up.
Call professionals to remove large items, such as uprooted trees.
When cleaning up debris, be sure to keep trash away from fire hydrants, water meters and other infrastructure.
Separate hazardous substances, such as pesticides, paints, antifreeze and other chemical products, from regular household waste.
Report illegal dumping to your local government, law enforcement or environmental agency.
Cut large debris to 4-foot lengths and keep piles under 4-feet high.
Do not burn debris piles. There may be natural gas leaks in your area.
**Anyone with property damage can apply for help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).FEMA requires people with claims to register by calling (800) 621-FEMA(3362). FEMA works with various organizations to help bring donations and other assistance to hurricane victims.
