Ports in Florida and up the coast, including Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina, also suspended operations. Wal-Mart Stores Inc closed a number of stores ahead of Hurricane Matthew. Office supply retailer Staples Inc said it had closed stores in line with emergency evacuation guidelines. Engine maker Cummins Inc has closed four plants in Florida, one in Georgia and another in South Carolina. Honda Motor Co Ltd , which has a plant in South Carolina, is evaluating the impact of Hurricane Matthew.

Source: The Star October 07, 2016 17:15 UTC