CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) - Some municipalities began scaling back storm preparations Sunday as model data show fewer local impacts from Tropical Depression 9 (Imelda) due to a forecast track well away from the coast.

The City of Charleston will not distribute sandbags Monday and it will delay opening some of its city-owned garages for free storm parking, a city official told News 2. Those plans could be put into action Tuesday if needed.

“Crews remain at work clearing drains, staging barricades, and monitoring low-lying areas. The city will adjust resources as needed should conditions change,” the city said.

Georgetown County returned to normal operations Sunday afternoon with an improved forecast for tropical impact. The county’s emergency operations center will not activate Monday as o

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