Helene is expected to bring high winds and possibly tornados but flooding in the Lowcountry is expected to be manageable. Some local agencies are deploying their water rescue teams to areas in the upstate that are expected to be hit hard.

Members of the Dorchester County Fire Rescue Swift Water Rescue Team deployed to the Upstate on Thursday afternoon. The team, made up of firefighters and paramedics from within the county, is headed to Anderson County ahead of Hurricane Helene to assist with recovery efforts.

As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida, Connecticut groups are racing down south to help families in need.