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    Code red issued for Bamberg County Edisto River Basin residents, urging to leave immediately

    By Karlton Clay,

    10 hours ago

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    BAMBERG COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – A code red has been issued for residents that live along the Edisto River Basin.

    Bamberg County Emergency Services is strongly urging residents along the Bamberg County Edisto River to evacuate immediately due to severe flooding due to rising waters posing to be extremely dangerous.

    The code road is only for people living on Embree Road to the Bamberg/Colleton County line.

    Officials are urging residents to seek higher ground or designated shelters now, and do not delay in leaving the area for your safety.

    Bamberg County Emergency Services want residents to know that emergency responders may not be able to perform rescue missions.

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