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Clean up effort now underway in areas of South Carolina impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
August 9, 2024
State and local agencies continue to assess the full extent of damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby as response crews across South Carolina continue to clear roads of trees and debris in hard-hit area.
Update on Team South Carolina's Response to Tropical Storm Debby
August 8, 2024
South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby as it gradually leaves our state, tracking northeast.
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Team South Carolina Continues to Respond to Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby. As of 2 p.m. today, the storm, located 50 miles southeast of Charleston, is expected to continue to bring significant rainfall, gusty winds, and flooding to low-lying areas over the next 48 hours. River flooding is also an increasing concern.
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Team South Carolina Responds to Tropical Storm Debby
August 6, 2024
Team South Carolina continues to respond to Tropical Storm Debby's ongoing impacts on the state. The State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational and staffed by emergency personnel from multiple state agencies and emergency organizations 24 hours a day.
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Storm Hotline Activated
August 6, 2024
Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Tropical Storm Debby can now 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.
Multiday Deluge from Debby Predicted
August 5, 2024
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Forecasters say it is expected to move very slowly over South Carolina in the next few days, leading to potentially historic heavy rainfall.
Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby
August 4, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and to begin taking proper precautions. The executive order activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and enables all state agencies to coordinate resources in preparation for Tropical Storm Debby.
SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
June 27, 2024
Following Governor Henry McMaster's June 21 request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by the June 10 severe weather are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.
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SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
June 4, 2024
Following Governor Henry McMaster's May 24 request the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by the April 20 severe weather are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.
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Governor Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration
May 8, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following the dangerous storm system that moved through South Carolina on April 20, 2024.
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SBA Approves Gov. Henry McMaster's Request for Disaster Assistance
March 27, 2024
Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, and Orangeburg Counties Included In Disaster Declaration Following Jan. 9 Tornadoes
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S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 3-9, 2024
March 1, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2024 will be observed March 3-9.
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SCEMD attends SCEMA 2024 conference
February 26, 2024
Emergency managers throughout South Carolina came together in the Lowcountry last week for the annual South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA) conference. This event provides a platform for emergency managers to build strong relationships that can be relied upon to help communities during times of crisis.
SCEMD and Military Installations Join Forces During Disaster Seminar
February 6, 2024
Military representatives across South Carolina met with state and county emergency managers for a disaster preparedness seminar hosted by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.
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Prepare for Severe Weather Tuesday
January 8, 2024
South Carolina residents should prepare for severe weather expected to impact the state Tuesday
SCEMD Achieves National Reaccreditation
November 29, 2023
The Emergency Management Accreditation Program has granted the South Carolina Emergency Management Division full national accreditation. This national certification program examined the state's ability to respond to and prepare for disasters.
South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week
November 20, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week for 2023 will be observed from November 26 through December 2, 2023.
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South Carolina to ShakeOut for Earthquake Preparedness Week
October 12, 2023
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed Earthquake Preparedness Week for 2023 to be observed October 15-21 in South Carolina. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division encourages everyone to take this opportunity to learn about our state’s seismic fault system and how best to prepare for earthquakes.
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