CLEAN : Dorian: In South Carolina some bars and shops stay open until the last moment

The transcript discusses the community's reputation for staying open during storms, preparations made to mitigate storm impact, and how hotels operate to provide shelter. It highlights the financial impact on tourism due to cancellations and the uncertainty of storm effects on local businesses. The focus is on maintaining operations as long as possible to support the community.

What is the local business known for during storms?

• Closing early to ensure safety

• Providing free sandbags to locals

• Offering discounts during storms

• Being the last to close and first to open

What precaution does the business owner take to prevent water damage?

• Heavy sandbagging

• Covering doorways

• Installing flood barriers

• Using water pumps

What role does the Charleston Place Hotel play during storms?

• It serves as a shelter for employees and their families

• It becomes a community center

• It closes down completely

• It offers free rooms to tourists

How does the storm affect the local tourism industry?

• It increases the number of tourists

• It has no impact on tourism

• It leads to the cancellation of group events

• It boosts hotel bookings

What is the business's main concern during the storm?

• Increasing prices

• Running out of supplies

• The impact on the store's operations

• Losing employees