Today, we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose legacy continues to inspire us to unite and work together toward a brighter future. As a reminder, City offices are closed today, January 19th, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Sanitation will operate on a normal schedule. No yard waste will be collected. Don't forget to bring your bins to the curb! #MartinLutherKingJrDay #CityofFlorenceSC

The rain is moving out of the area and temperatures are dropping below freezing the next few nights! Make preparations to prevent your pipes from freezing!

Important weather update from Florence County Emergency Management / ECC:

With temperatures expected to be below freezing the next few nights, follow these safety tips from South Carolina Emergency Management Division if you are using space heaters to stay warm!

Stay weather alert as this system moves across South Carolina and brings in cold temperatures! Follow our page for weather ready resources, South Carolina Emergency Management Division, and Florence County Emergency Management / ECC!

BRRRR!!! We have some cold nights ahead, Florence! Take this advice from South Carolina Emergency Management Division and make necessary preparations today to protect the pipes at your home or business!

When temperatures drop, please remember the following winter safety tips! ❄️ For more winter weather-ready resources, click here: https://mailchi.mp/3e8c4b1a7281/weather-ready-resources #CityofFlorenceSC

Attention: City offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th, for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Garbage and recycling routes will operate on a normal schedule. No yard waste will be collected. Don’t forget to bring your bins to the curb!

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From Florence County Emergency Management / ECC, the following information has been provided by CSX and Southern Commercial Development, LLC.

As colder weather sets in, it’s important to be prepared. Make sure you're taking the necessary precautions to protect your home and any other properties you may own from the cold. For more winter weather-ready resources, click here: https://mailchi.mp/3e8c4b1a7281/weather-ready-resources #CityofFlorenceSC

Meet Captain Jeffery Allen with the City of Florence Fire Department! To learn more about the divisions within the Fire Department, click here: https://www.cityofflorencesc.gov/fire-department We appreciate your dedication and service to the City of Florence!