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For Immediate Release – October 13, 2022 Media Contact: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityoffflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Water service will be disrupted temporarily on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to replace two fire hydrants in the area that are out of service. The planned outage will affect residents located within...

For Immediate Release – October 12, 2022 Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence precautionary boil water advisory for the customers located in the 3400-3700 Blocks of Alligator Road, R.S. Hepburn Road, Buckshot Road and Parrott Drive is lifted. Following intense flushing of the distribution system...

National Fire Prevention Week: Every year in October, the Florence Fire Department dedicates a week to promoting fire safety in efforts to educate the Florence community. The City of Florence Fire Department strongly recommends that every home have a fire escape plan that is effective and well-known by all family members. Fires do happen, but most can be prevented or controlled by taking measures...

For Immediate Release – October 10, 2022 Media Contacts: Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director – 843-665-3236 or mhemingway@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is issuing a Boil Water Advisory for Florence water customers located in the 3400-3700 Blocks of Alligator Road, R.S. Hepburn Road, Buckshot Road and Parrott Drive. A contractor damaged a twelve-inch water main, which has...

For Immediate Release – October 6, 2022 Media Contacts: Michelle Bailey, Keep Florence Beautiful Chair, michelle@keepflorencebeautiful.org or 843-779-5332 Michael Hemingway, Utilities Director, mhemingway@cityofflorence.com or 843-665-3236 FLORENCE, SC – On Wednesday, October 5, 2022, Timrod Park saw the installation of a new stormwater BMP (best management practice), known as the Watergoat. This...

Neighborhood Revitalization Yard of the Month Program The City of Florence Community Services Department implemented the Yard of the Month program in June, 2022, which was adopted by the communities within the City's Neighborhood Revitalization areas. The purpose of the program is to recognize neighbors that live in the City of Florence’s Neighborhood Revitalization Areas (North, Northwest, and...

For Immediate Release –September 29, 2022 For Friday, September 30, 2022 Media Contacts: Amanda Pope, Marketing, Communications, & Municipal Services Director 843-665-3113 or apope@cityofflorence.com FLORENCE, SC – Due to inclement weather, City Center Offices will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2022. Emergency personnel from Police, Fire, Public Works & Utilities will be available to respond...

City Utilities crews are out assessing and cleaning storm drains in preparation for Hurricane Ian. The City of Florence is monitoring the storm closely, and city departments are working to ensure we are properly prepared for Hurricane Ian’s arrival. Please monitor the City’s Facebook page and website for storm information and announcements.

In the event of a storm, making the necessary preparations are essential to keeping you and your family safe. We encourage you to navigate and get familiar with our resources below as well as learn about tips and must-have items to make your home safe and ready. RESOURCES: Preparedness Info: Ready.Gov Build A Kit Info Ready.Gov Hurricane Info City of Florence Ice Storm Action Checklist City of...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 20, 2022 Contact Hannah L. Davis, TMP, HREDFP Development Manager hdavis@cityofflorence.com | 843-678-5912 DOWNTOWN FLORENCE ANNOUNCED AS 2023 GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARD SEMIFINALISTS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR One of Eight Organizations Recognized for Excellence in Transforming Downtown Districts Florence, SC – Main Street America has announced Downtown...

Representatives from the City of Florence, McLeod Health, Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation and Florence County gathered today for a photo just before the contractor begins demolition on the old motel at 1300 E. Palmetto Street. Councilwoman Moore was unable to attend this morning, but recognizing that the demolition of this property is a passion project of hers, we have included a photo of her from the...

The City is proud to share that Retha Brown, Community Relations Manager, was recognized last night as The Good Neighbor of the Year by Lighthouse Ministries at their annual fundraising event. Congratulations Retha and thank you for your service to the Florence Community! Retha recently was interviewed for the “In the Lime Light” segment included in the City of Florence e-newsletter. Click here to...