WHEREAS, Executive Order Number 96-22 was issued by the undersigned today, September, 4, 1996 regarding Hurricane Fran; and

WHEREAS, conditions now exist which require further action by the undersigned to protect human life and property on the South Carolina coast.

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power and authority vested in me as Governor, pursuant to the Constitution and Statutes of the State of South Carolina, I hereby order a mandatory evacuation for the entire coast of South Carolina, including Jasper, Beaufort, Colleton, Charleston, Georgetown, and Horry Counties. Specific areas subject to this Order shall be defined as follows:

1. In Horry County, East of U. S. Highway 17 except East of U. S. Highway 17 By Pass in the City of Myrtle Beach, Surfside, and Garden City.

2. In Georgetown County, all areas East of U. S. Highway 17.

3. In Charleston, Colleton, Jasper, and Beaufort Counties, all barrier islands, all beach front property, all low-lying areas, and all areas near water courses.

This Order shall be effective as of 2:00 p.m. today. All persons shall evacuate this area immediately.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, THIS FOURTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1996

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DAVID M. BEASLEY
GOVERNOR

Attest:

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James M. Miles
Secretary of State

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