How did hurricane Hugo affect Sumter SC?

Answer 1

The storm took out many many trees...about 17 in our yard alone. We had no electricity for about two weeks. The country power company didn't get power back for a month or so. We had no water but Culligan trucked in many jugs of water and GAVE it to us. Homes and businesses were destroyed, others slightly damaged, others none to speak of. It brought people together to help each other. We had friends that had no damage come to our home and help us pile the trees on the sides of the streets. With no electricity, the food in our freezer would surely ruin. We borrowed an outdoor gas grill and I began cooking the food from the freezer to feed the workers. At the end of the day, our dogs got great meals...Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, steak, everything. On Halloween day, a truck finally came by to pick the fallen trees and debris up. The crew was a collection of men from other states, one from Nebraska. From the mass destruction, fellow Americans stepped forward to help their neighbors.

Answer 2

Hurricane Hugo caused significant damage in Sumter, SC, with strong winds knocking down trees, power lines, and damaging homes. The city experienced widespread power outages and destruction of infrastructure. Sumter also faced flooding and storm surge impacts, leading to property damage and disruptions in daily life.