What South Carolinians Need To Know
Preparedness, Response and Recovery Information

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2020 Hurricane Season

South Carolina Hurricane Guide Available in English and Spanish

Know Your Zone Use our interactive map to locate your coastal evacuation zone.

Hurricane Traffic Management Hurricane traffic, evacuation information and updates to the I-26 lane reversal.

Hurricane planning and COVID-19 Time, Space, People, Place

Emergency Planning Download the SC Emergency Manager App

COVID-19 Resources

Local Mask Ordinances All South Carolina communities with face mask requirements

School Operational Map SC Department of Education

South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control For general questions about COVID-19, the DHEC Care Line is here to help. Call 1-855-472-3432. Staff are answering calls from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

AccelerateSC SC's COVID-19 Response

SC COVID-19 Emergency Supply Collaborative Get connected to PPE manufacturers and suppliers.

Timeline of Events

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall 20 miles east of Charleston.

Governor McMaster lifts restrictions on attractions effective Friday, May 22.

Barnwell and Berkeley counties are now eligible to apply for FEMA aid.

Governor McMaster allows additional businesses to open Monday, May 18.

Governor McMaster allows restaurants to open for limited dine-in services.

Governor Henry McMaster lifts the “Work-or-Home” order and allows restaurants to provide outdoor customer dining service.

President Donald Trump has declared a disaster exists in South Carolina as a result of severe storms and tornadoes on April 12-13, 2020.

Governor McMaster declares a new state of emergency to continue the state's repsonse to COVID-19.

Apr 22, 2020

Governor Henry McMaster, Superintendent Molly Spearman announce public schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year.

Apr 20, 2020

Governor McMaster creates accelerateSC, a coordinated economic revitalization plan.

Apr 20, 2020

Governor McMaster opens public beach access and some retail businesses.

Governor McMaster declared a State Of Emergency due to the severe weather event.

Apr 13, 2020

A statewide severe weather event occurred, including tornadoes.

Governor McMaster issues the third State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Governor McMaster issues a home or work order.

Apr 2, 2020

SCDHEC reports cases have spread to all 46 counties.

Governor Henry McMaster issues Executive Order 2020-17, which orders the closure of non-essential businesses.

Governor McMaster issues an executive order closing all public access points to beaches, boat ramps, landings and other public access points to lakes, rivers and other waterways.

Mar 28, 2020

South Carolina receives a federal disaster declaration for COVID-19.

Mar 27, 2020

President Trump signs the CARES Act into law.

Mar 19, 2020

SBA assistance becomes available for South Carolina.

Governor McMaster directs all restaurants, bars and cafeterias statwide to stop all dine-in activity.

Mar 17, 2020

The South Carolina National Guard distributed supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile to all 46 counties.

SCDHEC confirms the first COVID-19 related death in the state.

Mar 13, 2020

The State Emergency Opeations Center increased its readiness level to OPCON 2.

Governor Henry McMaster declares a state of emergency.

President Donald Trump declares a national emergency.

Mar 6, 2020

SCDHEC investigates the first two possible cases in South Carolina.

Jan 31, 2020

At Governor Henry McMaster’s direction, the Public Health Emergency Plan Committee held a meeting in preparation of any potential impact that the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) may have on South Carolina’s population.

Jan 29, 2020

DHEC begins closely monitoring developments concerning cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus.

Emergency Declared

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Dr. Bell: “Data shows that wearing face masks works”; Latest COVID-19 Update The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new data today that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Minor cleanup continues following Hurricane Isaias Residents should exercise patience and anticipate minor travel delays, due to some blocked roadways or detours in areas impacted by Hurricane Isaias last night. As a reminder, do not drive around barricades or use emergency lanes that are needed for first responders.
Isaias forecast to regain hurricane strength Residents in potentially vulnerable areas should finish storm preparations and limit all unnecessary travel this evening as storm conditions worsen. The National Hurricane Center predicts Tropical Storm Isaias will make landfall tonight as a hurricane. Residents should continue to monitor the official forecasts from the National Hurricane Center, local media and official, verified social media accounts from public safety agencies for the latest information.

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