Replay: South Carolina governor, officials provide Hurricane Ian update

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South Carolina governor, Henry McMaster, updated the state on the threat Hurricane Ian poses.

McMaster declared a State of Emergency for South Carolina Wednesday afternoon.

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This lifts some state regulations and allows the state to draw down federal disaster funds. The SC National Guard has been activated.

McMaster did not issue any mandatory evacuations or government building closures. He also said school closures would be up to individual districts.

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