AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCoastal Flood Protection: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pushing Charleston’s multi-layer storm-surge and nuisance-flood plan forward, including early design work for the Battery Extension project to protect the peninsula from hurricane surge. Energy Policy & Reliability: South Carolina’s inaugural Energy Summit launched a new energy council to shape state power policy, with leaders emphasizing grid resilience, cost control, and even how AI could improve efficiency. Public Health—Rabies Alerts: Aiken County officials confirmed rabies in a bat and a fox; one person was exposed and referred for care, and a dog was quarantined. Severe Weather Watch: Forecasters flagged a localized damaging wind threat across parts of the Carolinas and nearby areas, while slow-moving storms keep flash-flood risk active into midweek. Wildlife & Community Safety: Aiken County’s rabies findings add urgency to avoiding contact with wild animals, especially bats. Citizen Science: South Carolina is joining the Great Southeast Pollinator Census (Aug. 21–22), inviting residents to count pollinators for 15 minutes to help track habitat and insect trends. Coastal Photography: SCDES is accepting entries for its annual Coastal Photography Contest, with the winning image featured on the 2027 Tide Tables Poster.
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