(Columbia, SC) -- Shelters across the state are open for those fleeing the path of Hurricane Florence.
Dozens of shelters opened yesterday, and you can find the one closest to you at SCEMD.org.
If you're going to a shelter, you're advised to bring medication, clothes, blankets, pillows, cots and food, but pets are not allowed in the shelters.
You can contact your local animal shelter to see if they'll take your pet, and you can also go to BringFido.com to find hotels that accept pets.