Beaufort County asks evacuees to wait to return to homes

Beaufort County is still experiencing heavy rains, but residents are already wanting to see the damage done to homes and businesses, The Island Packet reported.

For now, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is recommending that all evacuees stay where they are as crews assess the damage and flooding.

The public will be informed when they can return to their homes, and they are working quickly to assess the situation.

Information can be found online regarding homes by visiting the POA or HOA website or Facebook page of specific neighborhoods.

Any updates to the story can be found on the Island Packet’s Facebook or homepage.

This story was originally published October 8, 2016 at 10:27 AM with the headline "Beaufort County asks evacuees to wait to return to homes."