The National Hurricane Center forecasts Florence to hit the shore late Thursday night or early Friday morning.
The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross continues to work around-the-clock to prepare for Hurricane Florence. 
The Red Cross urges everyone to prepare now by following the tips below.
FLOOD SAFETY
⦁    Turn around, don’t drown. Stay off the roads. If you must drive and encounter a flooded roadway while driving, turn around and go another way.
⦁    If you are caught on a flooded road and waters are rising rapidly around you, get out of the car quickly and move to higher ground. Most cars can be swept away by less than two feet of moving water.
⦁    Head for higher ground and stay there.
⦁    Stay away from floodwaters. If you come upon a flowing stream where water is above your ankles, stop, turn around and go another way.
⦁    Keep children out of the water.
⦁    Be especially cautious at night when it’s harder to see flood danger. 
HURRICANE SAFETY:
⦁    Stay up to date on weather conditions. Listen to local area radio, NOAA radio or TV stations for the latest information and updates.
⦁    Build an emergency kit that contains food, water and other basic supplies for each family member to last at least three days.
⦁    Follow evacuation orders (know your zone) and do not attempt to return until officials say it is safe to do so.
⦁    Find evacuation shelters by visiting www.redcross.org.
⦁    Don’t forget your pets. Bring them indoors and maintain direct control of them. Prepare an emergency kit for your pets, including sturdy leashes or pet carriers, food and water, bowls, cat litter and pan and photos of you with your pet in case they get lost. Additional pet safety tips are available.