Georgetown officials warn of ‘life-threatening flooding’ from Hurricane Dorian

Georgetown County officials are strongly advising any residents living near the ocean that haven’t evacuated to do so immediately.

The National Weather Service contacted county officials expressing serious concerns about the combination of storm surge from Hurricane Dorian and high tide at 3:27 p.m. Thursday, which could create life-threatening flooding in certain areas, according to county spokeswoman Jackie Broach.

Those specific areas include Front Street, Greenwich Street, Bay View and the East Bay Area.

County officials reminded residents that wind speeds may prevent emergency responders from being able to respond to 911 calls, and anyone who remains in those areas may be putting their safety at risk.

This story was originally published September 4, 2019 at 3:14 PM.