COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina agencies are working around the clock to prepare for the potential of severe weather this week, with crews focusing on drains and flood-prone areas across the state.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) states that a key part of storm preparation involves targeting flood-prone areas and making sure that ditches and culverts are clear.

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“When we know that we're going to possibly see some heavy rain events, where we're getting a lot of rain accumulation in a short amount of time, we're going to go to those areas first and clear ditching out,” Hannah Robinson with SCDOT said.

Crews are paying special attention to drains that often get clogged with

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