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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.

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.

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.

Team South Carolina Prepares For Tropical Depression Nine

September 27, 2025

Team South Carolina continues to monitor Tropical Depression Nine.

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.

SCEMD Monitoring Tropical Disturbance 94L and Tropical Storm Humberto

September 25, 2025

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring two tropical systems.

SC Continues to Recover, One Year After Hurricane Helene

September 22, 2025

One year after Hurricane Helene impacted South Carolina, the state continues to make significant progress in its disaster recovery efforts.

SC Officials Encourage Earthquake Preparedness

August 25, 2025

After an active weekend of earthquakes in South Carolina, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is urging residents to take steps to prepare as the state continues to experience regular seismic activity.

Gov. McMaster Announces Deployment of South Carolina Team to Texas for Flood Response

July 8, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1), the state's Urban Search and Rescue team, to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas.

SCEMD Tracking Tropical Storm Chantal

July 5, 2025

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Chantal, which is located south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. Chantal will begin impacting the state on Saturday, bringing heavy rain, isolated flash flooding, gusty winds, and high rip currents through Monday.

Governor McMaster, Emergency Officials Conduct Hurricane Preparedness Exercise

June 9, 2025

Gov. Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD), and members of the South Carolina Emergency Response Team (SERT) conducted the state’s annual hurricane tabletop exercise on June 5.

Military and Emergency Managers Collaborate on Disaster Preparedness

May 22, 2025

– Military representatives from across South Carolina met Thursday with state and county emergency managers

SCEMD Hosts Annual Day of Recovery Workshop

May 21, 2025

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division welcomed more than 100 emergency management professionals

Hurricane Preparedness Month

April 22, 2025

Gov. Henry McMaster has declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month.

Governor Henry McMaster Secures FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant for Upstate Fires

March 24, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved South Carolina’s request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for Table Rock Fire

March 22, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-14, declaring a State of Emergency to support South Carolina's ongoing response to the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County. The order bolsters emergency efforts as firefighters work to contain the fire. Additionally, the order states that a ban on outdoor burning will remain in effect until further notice.

SCEMD Hosts Full-Scale Exercise to Prepare for Pipeline Disruption During Cold Snap

March 14, 2025

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

March 7, 2025

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

March 2, 2025

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.

SCEMD attends SCEMA 2025 Conference

February 25, 2025

Emergency managers across South Carolina gathered in the Lowcountry last week