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• September is Preparedness Month in South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed September 2026 as Preparedness Month in South Carolina, encouraging residents, families, and communities to prepare now so they're ready when disasters strike.
• South Carolina Deploys Incident Support Team to Hawaii Ahead of Forecasted Hurricane Governor Henry McMaster announced today that South Carolina State Fire’s Palmetto Incident Support Team (IST) has deployed to Hawaii to assist with emergency preparedness efforts ahead of potential impacts from Hurricane Lala.
• Governor McMaster Recognizes August as Emergency Management Awareness Month Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed August as Emergency Management Awareness Month in South Carolina, recognizing the dedicated professionals who work year-round to help keep communities safe before, during, and after disasters.