Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The mission of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is to develop, coordinate and lead the state emergency management program, enabling effective preparation for, and efficient response to, emergencies and disasters in order to save lives, reduce human suffering and reduce property loss. To accomplish this mission, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division:

·         Develops plans and procedures to ensure the highest levels of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

·         Maintains a comprehensive, risked-based, multi-hazard emergency management and training program.

·         Coordinates federal, state and local resources for mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery operations.