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Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams Working in South Carolina
September 26, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are working in South Carolina areas affected by Hurricane Florence, but survivors with uninsured or underinsured losses should not wait for one of these teams to arrive before they register with FEMA. DSA teams are…
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), the lead agency for emergency traffic management, and the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to provide information that pertains to emergency traffic management in the…
Disaster Recovery Center in Greenville County To Open on Friday
October 11, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will be opening in Greenville County at 8 a.m., Friday, Oct. 11, to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Center location: Greenville County Freetown Community Center 200 Alice Ave. Greenville, SC 29611 Hours of…
September 26, 2024 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has elevated the state's readiness and response to Operating Condition Level Two, or OPCON 2, as Hurricane Helene approaches South Carolina. This decision follows Governor Henry McMaster's declaration of a State of Emergency,…
SCEMD and Partners Agencies Monitor Edisto River
November 11, 2024 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, in partnership with county and state agencies, closely monitors water levels along the Edisto River. Due to recent weather conditions, the river’s rising levels may affect surrounding areas. Residents near the Edisto River are…
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Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
October 3, 2024 Homeowners and renters in Edgefield, Laurens and Union counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair…
Two Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
October 4, 2024 Homeowners and renters in Abbeville and Richland counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs,…
Two Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance (1)
October 5, 2024 Homeowners and renters in Allendale and McCormick counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs,…
One Additional South Carolina County Eligible for FEMA Assistance
October 6, 2024 Homeowners and renters in Hampton County who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property…
Catawba Indian Nation, Jasper and York Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina
October 7, 2024 Homeowners and renters in Jasper and York counties and tribal members of the Catawba Indian Nation who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement,…
Chester, Kershaw, Orangeburg Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina
October 9, 2024 Homeowners and renters in Chester, Kershaw and Orangeburg counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair…
Beaufort, Fairfield Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina
October 12, 2024 Homeowners and renters in Beaufort and Fairfield counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs,…
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Oconee County
October 22, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Oconee County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Oconee County Bountyland Education Campus 100 Vocational Drive Seneca, SC 29672 Open Oct. 23-25, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Barnwell, Lexington Counties
October 12, 2024 Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Barnwell and Lexington counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. These locations join the center previously opened in Greenville County. Center location : Barnwell County Barnwell Regional…
March 26, 2018 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is requesting comments on the updates made to the 2018 State Hazard Mitigation Plan. Please submit comments to mitigation@emd.sc.gov by March 30, 2018.
2019 Hurricane Preparedness Week begins Sunday
May 23, 2019 Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed May 26 through June 1 to be South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week. SCEMD, county emergency managers and the National Weather Service urge individuals, businesses and communities to begin preparations ahead of the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane…
Dr. Bell: “Data shows that wearing face masks works”; Latest COVID-19 Update
August 12, 2020 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new data today that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. “This new data shows us what we already knew, wearing face masks works,” said Dr. Linda…
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. "We have entered the third and final act of Tropical Storm Debby, and even though the rain and wind will start to let up, flooding…
Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Florence And Marion Counties To Help Hurricane Matthew Survivors
October 26, 2016 Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Florence And Marion Counties To Help Hurricane Matthew Survivors COLUMBIA, S.C. – Disaster recovery centers are now open in Gresham and Lake City to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Florence County and Marion…
