Preparing for Isaias

August 3, 2020 Jefferson Weaver Front Page, Government, Lead Story, News Comments Off on Preparing for Isaias
Local governments, law enforcement agencies and residents are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias later today.
Local governments, law enforcement agencies and residents are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias later today.
Long lines are common at area banks today as residents make sure they have enough cash to weather the storm.
Utility companies are prepositioning some assets in anticipation of power outages caused by the pending hurricane.
One of the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office high water rescue vehicles out for a “shake down” drive this morning. The sheriff’s office obtained multiple heavy surplus vehicles through a state and federal program that provides equipment at no cost to local law enforcement.
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