News

• SCEMD Hosts Full-Scale Exercise to Prepare for Pipeline Disruption During Cold Snap The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) hosted a full-scale exercise this week, bringing together members of the South Carolina Emergency Response Team (SERT)
• Governor Henry McMaster Secures Federal Assistance For Wildfire Governor Henry McMaster today announced that South Carolina has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the state's response to the Covington Drive Fire. The grant will help ensure vital resources are available to suppress the fire burning near Myrtle Beach.
• Governor Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency Due to Wildfires Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-10, declaring a State of Emergency to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to wildfires burning across the state.