Emergency officials give update on power, roads [Video]

As cleanup efforts in South Carolina remain in full effect and utility crews work diligently to restore power and deliver essential resources, state officials are asking residents for patience.“I know these are trying times for so many of our South Carolina families as they wait for critical services. We know it’s not easy, but we appreciate your understanding as crews work around the clock to improve conditions,” said Kim Stenson, Director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. “We are encouraged to see communities coming together in a time of need, people offering assistance where possible and neighbors checking on one another. We will get through this together.”South Carolina’s state agencies and local partners report the following as of 2 p.m. Tuesday:The South Carolina Emergency Management Division remains at OPCON 1. There has been a total of 654 logistical requests. The requests range from shelter assistance to debris removal.Thousands of …