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Equipos de asistencia para sobrevivientes de desastres están trabajando en Carolina del Sur
September 26, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. - Los equipos de Asistencia de Sobrevivientes de Desastres de FEMA están trabajando en las áreas de Carolina del Sur afectadas por el huracán Florence. Los sobrevivientes con pérdidas no aseguradas o subaseguradas no deben esperar a que llegue uno de estos equipos…
S.C.’s new personal emergency app, new SCEMD website
May 29, 2018 Columbia, S.C. (Tuesday, May 29, 2018) – Residents in South Carolina now have a new mobile tool to help them be personally prepared for large-scale emergencies, such as hurricanes. The S.C. Emergency Management Division recently unveiled the SC Emergency Manager , a smartphone app…
Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
September 25, 2024 Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24 , declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions. The governor's order activates…
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…
Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEAs) are free notifications delivered to your mobile device as part of a public safety system provided by Authorized Senders. The alerts are designed to inform you of imminent threats to safety or missing persons alerts in your area (e.g., AMBER Alerts). To receive…
Misinformation that seeks to minimize the severity of disasters and large-scale emergencies puts lives in danger. Disinformation is a form of misinformation that is deliberately deceptive and can be just as dangerous. Neither are opinions or personal points of view. You can help us eliminate both…
South Carolina Emergency Management Division SCEMD.ORG, Hurricane.sc, Earthquake.sc PRIVACY STATEMENT OVERVIEW This privacy statement addresses the collection, security, and disclosure of information that is obtained during your use of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)…
The SCEMD Public Information Office has the responsibility for all internal and external communications. Our public information officers promote public education for residents’ personal preparedness and emergency management issues. During emergencies, SCEMD PIOs coordinate all emergency…
Gov. Henry McMaster, SCEMD Urge Storm Preparation for Tropical Storm Elsa
July 6, 2021 Residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict portions of South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning Wednesday and into Thursday morning. Forecasters expect gusty…
Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Days were informative resource fairs for farmers, forest landowners, and agribusinesses who were impacted by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina. Hosted by Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, over 20 state and federal agencies and…
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…
PRIVACY POLICY Last updated January 01, 2024 This privacy notice for South Carolina Emergency Management Division (" we ," " us ," or " our "), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (" process ") your information when you use our services (" Services "), such as when…
SCDNR: Evite la Fauna Silvestre desplazado
September 19, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. - Los residentes de las áreas afectadas por el huracán Florence y las inundaciones en el estado deben ser cautelosos con la vida silvestre que se ha trasladado a tierras altas. El instinto natural de estas criaturas es buscar seguridad y regresar a sus hábitats…
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…
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. Read More About South Carolina Emergency Response…
South Carolina state, federal, and nonprofit officials and representatives joined forces for Team South Carolina County Days. Hosted by Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, these events offered South Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene a one-stop opportunity to…
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South Carolina Tracking Hurricane Ian
September 26, 2022 South Carolina residents should continue to monitor Hurricane Ian as it approaches the southeast United States. As of Monday, forecasters believe Ian could bring tropical storm force winds, heavy rainfall and isolated tornadoes to South Carolina at the end of the week. As a…
SCEMD sends logistics chief to Kentucky December 15, 2021 Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to send its Chief of Operations Support and Logistics to Kentucky to assist with tornado response and recovery efforts. Read More About SCEMD sends…
Equipo Carolina del Sur se prepara para Huracán Florence
September 12, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – El equipo de respuesta a emergencias de Carolina del Sur continúa monitoreando Huracán Florence y sigue completamente dedicado a prepararse para su potencial impacto en Carolina del Sur. Los meteorólogos afirman que actualmente Florence es un huracán de…
