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SCEMD Attends Conference Focused on Innovation and Experience in Emergency Management
February 6, 2026
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) participated in the South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA) annual conference in Greenville.
Roads Impacted by Winter Weather; Drivers Urged to Stay Home if Travel Is Not Necessary
February 1, 2026
Snow continues to create hazardous driving conditions across portions of South Carolina, and members of the South Carolina Emergency Response Team are urging residents to stay off the roads if they do not have to travel.
SCEMD Moves to OPCON 2 Ahead of Winter Weather
January 30, 2026
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) has moved to OPCON 2 ahead of the forecasted winter weather, reflecting a higher level of readiness among emergency response teams statewide.
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South Carolina Emergency Response Team Monitors Winter Storm
January 29, 2026
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring a weather system that is expected to bring snow across the state Friday night into Sunday morning.
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Report Winter Storm Damage to Emergency Management Officials
January 27, 2026
South Carolina residents are urged to report damage from the recent winter storm using the free SC Emergency Manager app.
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Winter Weather Hotline Activated
January 25, 2026
South Carolina residents with questions about the winter weather response can call the state’s toll-free hotline. Operators with the State’s Public Information Phone System are available 24 hours a day for as long as needed.
South Carolina moves to OPCON 1 Ahead of Winter Weather
January 24, 2026
The State Emergency Operations Center is fully activated at Operating Condition One (OPCON 1) as state agencies respond to winter weather impacts.
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Gov. McMaster's Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration Request Approved
January 24, 2026
Governor Henry McMaster today announced that his request to President Donald Trump for a federal emergency disaster declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local response efforts to the winter storm has been approved.
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Gov. McMaster Requests Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration in Advance of Winter Storm
January 23, 2026
Governor Henry McMaster today submitted to President Donald Trump a request for a federal emergency disaster declaration to assist response efforts in anticipation of this weekend's winter storm.
Winter Weather Prompts Continued Preparedness in South Carolina
January 22, 2026
Winter weather is expected to move into South Carolina on Saturday evening into Monday morning, bringing ice, sleet, snow and freezing temperatures.
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Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
January 21, 2026
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2026-02 declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for a winter storm system expected to impact the state beginning Saturday and continuing through the weekend, possibly into Monday.
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South Carolina to See Potential Rain and Snow Mix
January 17, 2026
A weather system is expected to move across South Carolina on Sunday, bringing the potential for a mix of rain and snow in some areas.
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SC Winter Weather Preparedness Week
December 1, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed November 30 through December 6, 2025, as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in South Carolina.
SCEMD Issues Notice About Emergency Notification System Offline
November 24, 2025
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is alerting residents to a nationwide outage of the CodeRED notification system, one of several alert tools used by emergency management agencies in South Carolina.
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Emergency Management Professionals Deployed to Alaska for Storm Response
October 24, 2025
Personnel from Charleston and Spartanburg County Emergency Management have been approved for deployment to assist with response and recovery efforts following the severe storm in Alaska.
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South Carolina to ShakeOut for Earthquake Preparedness Week
October 8, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed October 12–18, 2025, as Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina.
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South Carolina Marks 10 Years Since Historic 2015 Flooding
October 1, 2025
October 2025 marks ten years since the historic flooding event that devastated much of South Carolina.
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Tropical Storm Imelda Makes a Track Shift, SCEMD Continues to Monitor.
September 29, 2025
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is continuing to monitor Tropical Storm Imelda, as the latest forecast track continues to shift away from the South Carolina coast.
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Team South Carolina Prepares For Tropical Depression Nine
September 27, 2025
Team South Carolina continues to monitor Tropical Depression Nine.
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Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
September 26, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-33, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Disturbance 94L, and asks South Carolinians to monitor forecasts and begin taking proper precautions.
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