Are you currently subject to any COVID-19 related quarantine? Arrange separate entrances and exits for restrooms. Bettles had its second highest annual snowfall with 140 inches for the year. vii. Personal care services are services other than the core services provided by hair salons/barbers (hair cutting, coloring, styling), or nail salons (fingernail/toenail services), which require touching a client’s face or body. ch. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking for. vi. is limited to no more than 50% of the maximum occupant load of the facility or room at issue. Even after adjusting for inflation, the U.S. experienced more than twice the number of billion-dollar disasters during the 2010s (119) when compared to the 2000s (59). Lake Ontario also had its all-time highest monthly mean water level in June. x. 2011 and 2018 rank as highest and 3rd highest, respectively. The growing season got off to a late start due to wet conditions in the winter of 2018-2019 (3rd wettest since 1895) and spring of 2019 (5th wettest). vii. If service is available at the time, the walk-up guest will need to provide the Sign-in Data, answer questions regarding COVID-19 exposure and current health, and put on a face covering before entering the location. From October 31 to November 1, a line of severe thunderstorms associated with a powerful storm system produced two tornadoes, an EF-2 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and an EF-1 in Morris County, New Jersey. iv. Record snowfall and cold temperatures occurred from Washington state to Wisconsin in February with Eau Claire, Wisconsin, reporting its all-time snowiest month (53.7 inches). Dorian's 185-mph landfalling wind speed in the Bahamas ties with the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 as the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane on record. Movie theater operators must implement protocols to ensure that the facility and each room showing a movie does not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the maximum occupant load of the facility and each room; groups are separated by six (6) feet or more; if food and drinks are served and/or allowed, COVID-19 mitigation measures (consistent with applicable sections of the Restaurant section of this Order) are implemented; and every person in the theater must wear a face covering at all times consistent with Order 5, except when actively eating or drinking in designated areas (e.g., a patron’s assigned seat). Temperatures in April were also above normal, and maximum daytime temperatures reached 90 degrees F (32.2 degrees C) in parts of North Carolina, including Concord, NC (1891-2019) and New Bern, NC (1948-2019). Kentucky was 1.6 degrees F (0.9 C) above normal, ranked 9th warmest, and Ohio was 1.2 degrees F (0.7 C) above normal, ranked 12. Below-normal precipitation, above-normal temperatures in southern areas, declining streamflow, and stressed vegetation led to the expansion of abnormal dryness and introduction of moderate drought in the region as September progressed. Handwashing stations and/or disinfectants must be available to personal service providers and customers/clients throughout the workplace and frequently replenished. i. Bozeman, Montana, reported its 9th lowest annual average temperature of 40.0 F (4.4 C), 5.2 F (2.9 C) below normal. i. Each seat is only for the attendee who reserved it. Parts of the Northern Rockies and Plains and western Great Lakes were below-average for the year with South Dakota tying with 1996 as second coldest. The U.S. inland flooding in 2019 is another year of multiple billion-dollar inland floods. As of October 15, the salt line on the Delaware River was 11 miles farther upstream than usual for October due to little rain and less runoff flowing downstream. Hail of this size has only been observed on 28 of the prior 67 years (from 1950- 2017). Pet services operators must obtain and keep the name, address, and phone number of each client for contact tracing purposes. Up to ten (10) individuals may engage in any lawful activity (e.g., … Temperatures ranged from about 3 degrees F (2 C) below normal in the northwestern Midwest to about 2 degrees F (1 C) above normal in the southeastern Midwest. Indoor commercial fitness operations and activities are prohibited. Livestock farmers were forced to feed their limited winter supply early and drought conditions prevented them from planting cool season annual forages. The following week, these areas received enough rain to ease abnormal dryness. Keep childcare areas and self-service food and drink stations closed. The following day, on October 2, maximum temperatures approached 100 degrees F (38 degrees C) in some locations, with ten major climate sites having their hottest October day on record. Commercial indoor group physical activity classes are limited to five (5) persons or less including any instructor. Nestor rapidly lost its tropical characteristics and became an extratropical cyclone, making landfall in St. Vincent Island, FL on October 19th, with winds of 45 mph (20 m/s). For additional details regarding these highlights, please see the following pages: *Temperature and precipitation values and ranks are based on preliminary data. That record was easily topped in 2019 with 46.09 inches (1171 mm) which was 3.03 inches (77 mm) above the 2018 total. Personal care services may be performed indoors under the following conditions: 1) Comply with all applicable State of Hawai‘i and City statutory and regulatory, COVID-19 emergency order/proclamation related requirements and standards for the service provided by the Provider. ii. The record crest was 4.91 feet (1.50 m) after Hurricane Irene on August 29, 2011. Across southern California, unusually strong Santa Ana winds made it difficult for fire crews to keep these fires from spreading. There were hundreds of vehicle accidents, including several large crashes. If no maximum occupant load exists for a certain area, operators must limit occupancy to ensure occupants are able to maintain six (6) feet of physical distance between each other at all times. The January 22 U.S. Drought Monitor showed the Northeast was free of drought and abnormal dryness for the first time since June 6, 2017. The January through June tornado count in Pennsylvania was 34, making it one of the most active years for tornadoes on record. Charlotte (1878-2019) measured 0.1 inches (2.54 mm) of snow, making it the seventh measurable snowfall on record for the month of April. Record precipitation fell across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and portions of the central Plains. Abnormally dry (D0) conditions covered the coastal area of North Carolina southward through most of South Carolina, and Georgia, central Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. ii. This tornado outbreak was also unusual because many of the tornadoes occurred in the early morning. Providing necessary personal protective equipment. Thunderstorms on March 25th - 27th produced hen egg (2.00 inches mm) and golf ball (1.75 inches mm) sized hail in Brevard County Florida. Despite frequent thunderstorms in July, there were only five tornadoes, well below the Northeast's average of 13. Warmer than normal sea surface temperatures were present in the region surrounding the Hawaiian Islands during the latter half of 2019. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, State of the Climate: National Climate Report for Annual 2019, published online January 2020, retrieved on March 17, 2021 from, https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sotc/national/201913, March US Release: Thu, 8 Apr 2021, 11:00 AM EDT, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, contiguous U.S. average annual precipitation, nine climatic regions of the National Climatic Data Center, Northeast Regional Climate Center Home Page, Southeast Regional Climate Center Home Page, High Plains Regional Climate Center Home Page, Southern Regional Climate Center Home Page, Western Regional Climate Center Home Page, https://data.nodc.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/iso?id=gov.noaa.ncdc:C00674. If service is available at the time, the walk-up guest will need to answer questions regarding COVID-19 exposure and current health, and put on a face covering before entering the location. On July 23, three EF-1 tornadoes touched down on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, uprooting and snapping more than 150 trees and damaging buildings. Additionally, the low of 78 degrees F (26 degrees C) in Providence, Rhode Island, on the 21st tied as the highest minimum temperature for July on record (since 1904). All other performers shall maintain physical distance of at least six (6) feet from attendees and wear face coverings at all times during their shifts to the extent reasonably practicable, while carrying out their duties (e.g., workers delivering documents/food/etc. This tornado continued its 68.8 mile track through Muscogee, Harris and Talbot counties in Georgia, but lost some strength as it ranked EF-3. vi. A rare Flash Flood Emergency was declared for Frankfort, New York. For Huntington, Beckley, and Elkins, October 1- 3 of 2019 rank as the three hottest October days on record. The most up-to-date temperature and precipitation data is available through Climate at a Glance. Commercial fitness operations and activities may also conduct fitness operations and activities indoors under the following conditions: a. The most damaging tornado occurred in Emerald Isle, NC and was rated an EF-2 with winds of 115 mph (51 m/s). Another fatality occurred after the storm when a man clearing a fallen tree with a chainsaw sustained injuries. If the personal care service cannot be performed outdoors under other applicable laws/regulations, they must be conducted indoors under applicable conditions (see below). As of July 2020, five states—Colorado, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah and Washington—hold elections almost entirely by mail, with Hawaii and Utah adopting full vote-by-mail elections in 2020. Advising customers to limit the number of items they bring into the premises. It was also dry to much drier than average across parts of southern Texas and the Gulf of Mexico coast. Park outside: Kia recalls nearly 380K vehicles for fire risk Updated Mar 9, 2021 Kia is telling owners of nearly 380,000 vehicles in the U.S. to … July featured record-setting heat at sites across the Northeast. Two lightning fatalities were reported in June: lightning struck a motorcyclist driving along interstate 95 in Ormond Beach, Florida on June 9th, and on June 16th a 59-year old man was struck by lightning north of Mobile, Alabama. By month's end, every Northeast state had areas of dryness, with moderate drought in West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. The large snowpack melted slowly, and the fine fuel green-up and curing cycle was also slower than is typical. This event exceeded the 100-year return period, meaning rainfall of that magnitude has a 1 percent chance of occurring in a given year. HONOLULU (KHON) — The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has announced three cases in which a fully vaccinated person contracted COVID-19. In addition, 2019 was the warmest year on record for Elkins, West Virginia. There were several impacts from the drought in September and October. Extreme rainfall led to significant flash flooding in portions of Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia on July 8. No previous calendar year had more than 21 such weeks (2004) and the next highest total in any 53-week stretch had 35 such weeks (June 2004 to May 2005). at any one time to ensure physical distancing of six (6) feet can be maintained. In central New York, icy road conditions contributed to a crash involving at least 10 vehicles on Interstate 81 and caused a section of Interstate 86 to be closed. Temperatures were within 2.0 degrees F (1.1 degrees C) of normal elsewhere in the region. Although the fall started warm, harvest conditions were largely problematic, especially in northern areas where fields were either covered in snow, muddy, or completely inundated. Customers/clients should advise Providers via call, email or text that they have arrived at the location for the appointment, and are waiting for instructions to enter. Mountain snowpack was largely near to above normal in Colorado and Wyoming at the time of this writing. Flash flooding resulted in three fatalities in the foothills of North Carolina after high flood waters caused a car to hydroplane off the road and into a tree. There were three deadly tornadoes in the Midwest in 2019, each causing one death. In Wisconsin, Green Bay (133 years) and Racine (118 years) set new records. Significant blowing and drifting of snow, with some drifts as high as 10 feet (3 m), made numerous roads impassable in northern Maine. Overall drought conditions improved for the month of November, with no areas of extreme drought (D3). For some, this was a continuation of wet conditions. February was notably wet across the West, with the exception of western Washington and Wyoming. David Berger begründet in 67 Sekunden, warum er trotz seiner CDU-Mitgliedschaft dieses Mal mit Erst- und Zweitstimme die AfD wählen wird. If you answered “yes” to Question 4, are you cleared to work at your healthcare facility? Drought conditions increased throughout the month of September and the beginning of October due to extreme dryness and warmer than average temperatures for most of the region, leading to the development of a flash drought across the region. These six regions differ spatially from the nine climatic regions of the National Climatic Data Center. 2019 was a top-5 year across the contiguous U.S. with over 1,500 tornadoes reported. Ensure frequent cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, restrooms, locker rooms, and other high touch/high usage areas of the facility in accordance with CDC guidelines. 2019 will be remembered as an historic year for flooding in the High Plains region. Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, reported 9.01 in (229 mm), 77% of normal. On April 26, an EF-1 tornado touched down in Maryland. Annual precipitation totals ranged from 9 to more than 20 inches (229 to 508 mm) below average in some of these areas. The Pacific Northwest region was near median at 101%. The heavy rains overwhelmed the city's drainage system and flooded many roads. Commercial outdoor group physical activity classes are limited to five (5) persons or less including any instructor. The above average rainfall that occurred in parts of North Carolina during April caused problems for wheat farmers, who had issues with pests, especially mites. Personal care services may be performed outdoors and as long as all they follow all of the conditions imposed on hair salons, barber shops, and nail salons, including but not limited to, following all City and State statutory and regulatory requirements. Although no area of the region was consistently dry, precipitation deficits during the latter half of the year caused some areas of Colorado, Kansas, and Wyoming to end the year below normal. Not conduct or allow group classes of more than five (5) persons to be performed within the Fitness Facility. ii. While conditions continued to improve during November, pockets of abnormal dryness lingered in Maryland, Delaware, southern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey through the month. Have you had close personal/physical contact with or cared for someone diagnosed with or tested positive for COVID-19? A few stations reported their maximum daytime temperature for the entire year in October as well, including Raleigh, NC (1887-2019; 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)), and Athens, GA (1857-2019; 100 degrees F (38 degrees C)). The following day, on November 18, Caribou had a low of 0 degrees F (-18 degrees C), and those back-to-back days were the earliest consecutive days of 0 degrees F (-18 degrees C) or colder on record. c.              The business shall ensure cleaning and disinfecting of its facility in compliance with CDC guidelines – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/clean-disinfect/index.html. iv. iii. California became drought-free in the US Drought Monitor (USDM) on March 12 for first time in eight years. In southern California, San Diego reported its 11th wettest year at 15.28 in (388 mm), 148% of normal. Many stations reported breaking or tying their highest all-time maximum monthly May temperature, including Savannah, GA (1871-2019), and Gainesville, FL (1890-2019) at 102 degrees F (39 degrees C). c. Each vehicle may only be occupied by either (i) members of the same household or living unit; or (ii) limited to ten (10) individuals for mixed household/living unit attendees. In September, runoff from the James, Vermillion, and Big Sioux Rivers in eastern South Dakota was 16 times higher than average. Beckley had its warmest September on record, while Elkins had its highest average maximum temperature for September. Providers may provide services to those clients/customers who answer “yes” to questions 4 and 5. Ultimately, 2019 ended with 12 percent of the region in D1-D4, down 6 percent from the start of the year. Hundreds of flights were cancelled due to the severe weather, and thousands were delayed. The 2019 Hurricane Season was above normal, particularly in terms of the number of named storms (18 with winds ≥ 39 mph) and accumulated cyclone energy (ACE) about 25 percent above the 1981-2010 mean. More than 40 inches of rain fell in Jefferson County, Texas, over a five-day period. On June 15th, a rare anticyclonic tornado touched down briefly in eastern South Dakota, near the town of Estelline, causing minimal damage. However, preliminary data indicated two locations along Maryland's Eastern Shore (Chesapeake Bay coastline) just exceeded the major flooding threshold. The nationally averaged maximum temperature (daytime highs) was near average for 2019 at 64.1°F, 0.1°F above average, ranking as the middle third of the 125-year record and the coolest daytime high temperatures for any year since 1997. Fall wetness (10th wettest) further complicated the harvest with Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan particularly affected with very wet conditions. Statewide, Minnesota averaged 2.2 degrees F (1.2 C) below normal which ranked as its 37th coolest calendar year (1895 to 2019). The most active day in 2019 for tornadoes was May 27 with over 77 confirmed tornadoes from Colorado to Ohio. The total cost of U.S. billion-dollar disasters over the last five years (2015-2019) exceeds $525 billion, with a five-year annual cost average of $106.3 billion (CPI-adjusted), both of which are records. vii. Lorenzo, on the other hand, was noteworthy for being the farthest east Category 5 storm in history. In contrast, well below normal temperatures were observed across Montana and much of Wyoming with many locations experiencing one of their bottom-10 coldest years. The following locations had notable precipitation records during 2019: Cheyenne, Wyoming: 4th highest (tie) 1-day total snowfall of 14.0 inches (36 cm) for any month, March 13 (period of record 1883-2020), Kearney 4 NE, Nebraska: Highest 1-day total precipitation of 5.04 inches (128 mm) for the month of July; 2nd highest 1-day total precipitation in any month, July 9 (period of record 1894-2020), Grand Forks, North Dakota: Highest 1-day total precipitation of 3.81 inches (97 mm) for the month of September; 6th highest 1-day total precipitation in any month, September 20 (period of record 1893-2020), Boulder, Colorado: 3rd highest 1-day total snowfall of 20.7 inches (53 cm) in any month, November 26 (period of record 1893-2020). 4) Customers/clients entering and exiting through different entries using one-way traffic, where possible. CoCoRaHS reports indicated as much as 2.50 inches (63.50 mm) of rain fell in an hour in some areas of Pennsylvania, with the greatest 24-hour totals across the region ranging from 3 to 6 inches (76 to 152 mm). It was also the latest day in the calendar year that Beckley and Elkins recorded a high of at least 90 degrees F (32 degrees C). Parks, Beaches, Trails, and Camping Tier 3. Two tornadoes, an EF-0 on July 6 and an EF-1 on July 11, caused tree and roof damage in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Dorian became a category 5 storm on September 1st, with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (83 m/s), making landfall in Elbow Cay, Bahamas. Conduct pre-shift screening, maintain staff screening log. The strongest of these tornadoes occurred during a severe weather outbreak on March 3rd, and was ranked an EF-4 with winds reaching 170 mph (76 m/s) through Alabama in the counties of Macon and Lee. Appointments made by remote means are required for all personal services. This was the 5th, longest streak (from December to March) with minimum temperatures above freezing. Commercial indoor group physical activity classes are limited to ten (10) persons or less including any instructor. Promoting healthy hygiene practices. Florida observed its warmest May on record, North Carolina and Georgia observed their second warmest May on record, Virginia observed its third warmest May on record, and the Southeast as a whole, observed its second warmest May on record. iii. On November 17, Caribou had its earliest below-zero temperature with a low of -1 degree F (-18 degrees C). Each person must wear a face covering during the class and maintain at least six (6) feet of physical distance from the others at all times. Further west, the Dakotas also set new records in 2019 for calendar year precipitation. 1. The U.S. Drought Monitor released on November 27 showed 2 percent of the region as abnormally dry. Capacity limits. There was brief improvement in early September, but conditions deteriorated rapidly. e.              No waiting areas are allowed. For instance, preliminary data shows Seneca Creek at Dawsonville, Maryland, rose more than five feet (1.5 m) in an hour. State departures ranged from 0.6 degrees F (0.3 degrees C) below normal in Maine and Vermont to 2.1 degrees F (1.2 degrees C) above normal in Delaware. The Kincade Fire, located in Sonoma County, California, burned through nearly 78,000 acres and destroyed approximately 350 structures. The severe weather outbreak on April 19th caused some damage to several fruit and vegetable crops across north-central Florida. iii. Numerous heavy precipitation events throughout the spring, summer, and autumn contributed to the long-term flooding. The early November freeze in Moore County, NC damaged some of the planted strawberries. The highest precipitation total for any station (excluding CoCoRaHS) was recorded in Highlands, NC (1879-2019), which observed its fourth wettest year on record with 110 inches (2794 mm) of precipitation. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, there were many changes in drought conditions in the High Plains region over the course of the year. This section applies to structured events at venues (e.g., convention centers, banquet rooms, etc.) Aurora, Illinois (121 years) and Columbus, Indiana (119 years) also set new records. Drought conditions continued to improve for the month of December, with no areas of severe drought (D2). Although the extreme rain, snow, and flooding was the big story this year, it is worth mentioning that 2019 was the busiest severe weather season since 2011, with just over 4,000 tornado, high wind, and large hail reports in the High Plains region, according to the Storm Prediction Center. Once planted, crops were slow to mature as these conditions continued into the summer. Wisconsin and Minnesota had record wet falls (1895-2019) while Michigan ranked 2nd and Iowa 6th wettest. Tropical Storm Olga formed on October 25th in the Gulf of Mexico. Hilo, Big Island, reported its second highest temperature on record (76.0 F/24.4 C, 2.1 F/1.2 C above normal, records began in 1949). Where restroom facilities are provided, the organizers must ensure the availability of handwashing stations or sanitizer, and the routine maintenance and cleaning of the facilities consistent with CDC guidance. As of the October 1st US Drought Monitor, more than 90 percent of Kentucky was in drought. Records were set at Anchorage (42.6 F/5.9 C, 5.6 F/3.1 C above normal, records began in 1952), Fairbanks (32.6 F/0.3C, 5 F/2.8 C above normal, records began in 1929), Utquiagvik (20.9 F/-6.2C, 9.2 F/5.1 C above normal, reliable records began in 1920), Bethel (36.8 F/2.7 C, 6.2 F/3.4 C above normal, records began in 1923). The U.S. Drought Monitor from January 1, 2019, showed 3 percent of the Northeast as abnormally dry. Meanwhile, the two Category 5 storms (Dorian and Lorenzo) were each exceptionally long-lived. The U.S. Drought Monitor released on April 11 showed 3 percent of the Northeast as abnormally dry. In the early morning hours of November 1, the temperature in Caribou, Maine, reached 68 degrees F (20 degrees C), tying the site's hottest November temperature on record. Hartford and Bridgeport, Connecticut, had their highest average maximum temperature for any month on record. Movie theaters must comply with conditions on page 1 of Exhibit A which apply to all Designated Businesses and Operations. The National Weather Service noted that the Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania had a wind gust of 61 mph (27 m/s), which was the site's highest non-thunderstorm-related wind gust since the airport was built in 1952. The wet conditions in the region, especially in the upper Midwest, affected agriculture. The highest wind gusts of 70 mph (30 m/s) or greater occurred in New England, with Provincetown, Massachusetts, recording a gust of 90 mph (40 m/s) on October 17. viii. Ample snow and heavy rainfall caused drought conditions to improve, however. Below-average temperatures were observed across the northern Plains with South Dakota ranking 12th coldest for the January-December period. The 2019 wildfire season was less active than normal in terms of both large incidents and acres burned, and much less severe than in recent years. d. All City, state, and federal laws related to vehicle operation must be followed. Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina each ranked warmest on record with eleven additional states' minimum temperatures ranking among their warmest 10 years on record. i. Such measures include, but are not limited to, the use of physical barriers (e.g., plexi-glass), additional PPE, and minimization of such personal services, enhanced cleaning, and increased ventilation of the area with outside air. Autumn was characterized by extreme temperature swings, with September ranking in the top 10 warmest and October ranking in the top 10 coldest for many states in the region. There was one reported fatality in Puerto Rico, where an 80-year-old man fell off a ladder while preparing for the storm. A survey from the 1000 Islands International Tourism Council indicated that high water levels along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River led to an estimated 31 percent loss for tourism-related businesses in 2019. Abnormally dry (D0) conditions covered 27 percent of the Southeast in an area stretching from extreme southeastern North Carolina through much of South Carolina, south central Georgia, southeastern Alabama, and portions of Florida. Fever or do you feel feverish? Operators must collect Sign-in Data for all attendees (not just one individual per group) through a reservation/booking system or upon arrival. 8) Implement the following screening measures to screen service providers and customers/clients for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 before arriving at the service provider location. Four of the last six years across Alaska have been record warm for the state. Examples of static events include business/educational seminars, business meetings, and graduations. This contributed to above normal, and in several cases, record-breaking land-based temperature observations. Additional data received and processed after the release of this summary may result in small differences for annual values and ranks. Admin. Caribou also broke another record for the most consecutive days with at least one inch of snow on the ground (163 days from November 10, 2018-April 21, 2019). If someone at work tests positive for COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html. Three tropical systems (Hurricane Dorian, Tropical Storm Nestor, and Tropical Storm Olga) brought high winds, inland flooding, storm surge, and tornadoes to portions of the Southeast region, including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In Buffalo, New York, a plane slid off a taxiway after landing. g.              When making personal service appointments, Providers should advise customers/clients of new requirements, which may include, but are not limited to: i.                  Customers/clients must self-screen for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 before arriving at the service provider location. Drought conditions changed little throughout June, July, and August. Nome reported its 3rd wettest year since records began in 1900 with 26.69 in (678 mm), 159% of normal. There were several flash flood events once again during July. Eight lightning fatalities were reported across the Southeast for the year. Waterways rose quickly in response to the deluge. A total of 234 tornadoes were confirmed across the Southeast for the year, which is 170 percent of the average value of 145 from 2000-2018. Pockets of extreme drought (D3) developed in central Alabama, Georgia, and western South Carolina.