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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…
The South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager program was created to raise and maintain professional standards in emergency management and to certify achievement of that standard within the profession in South Carolina. The program was developed in a cooperation between the South Carolina…
Helpline for Shelter Locations
October 7, 2016 Columbia, S.C. – Evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Matthew should call 1-866-246-0133 to be directed to the nearest open emergency shelter anywhere in the state. The state’s public information phone system is operational 24 hours a day until South Carolina is no longer in…
South Carolina Hurricane Awareness Week
May 29, 2014 Governor Henry McMaster will proclaim May 28-June 3 to be 2017 South Carolina Hurricane Awareness Week. The S.C. Emergency Management Division, agencies of the State Emergency Response Team and county emergency managers will be engaged in many activities throughout the week to…
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…
Evacuation Orders Lifted for Beaufort and Jasper Counties
October 9, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At the request of local officials, evacuation orders for zones in Georgetown and…
Evacuation Orders Lifted For Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley And Colleton Counties
October 9, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley and Colleton counties as of 10:00 AM. At the request of local officials, evacuation orders…
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Darlington County
October 17, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The State of South Carolina and FEMA are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Darlington (Darlington County) Wednesday, Oct. 17. Eight additional centers are open in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence. The centers offer in-person support to individuals and…
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…
STATE PUBLIC HOTLINE ACTIVATED
September 8, 2017 Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Hurricane Irma can now call the state’s toll-free hotline. Operators with the Public Information Phone System (PIPS) are available 24 hours a day for as long as is needed. If you have questions about Hurricane Irma, such as…
Residents Should Ask to See Identification of Hurricane Matthew Relief Workers
October 10, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Residents in affected counties are encouraged to be mindful of possible scams associated with the recovery efforts of hurricane Matthew. Thousands of disaster workers will be coming into the state from all over the country. People affected by Matthew should take a…
DANGEROUS CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA
October 8, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Emergency Response Team strongly reminds all citizens coastal evacuation orders are still in effect. Hurricane Matthew began impacting the state this morning with hurricane and tropical storm-force winds, heavy rain and flooding along the coast and far…
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. If you have questions about Tropical Storm Debby, such…
November 1, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. (Tuesday, Nov. 1) – With so much attention given to businesses and homeowners, survivors who are renters may think they are not eligible for disaster assistance even though they suffered losses from the storms and floods spawned by Hurricane Matthew. But they are.…
S.C. Survivors Can Get Aid from State, Federal and Voluntary Agencies
November 16, 2018 Hurricane Florence survivors in South Carolina still have time to apply for federal disaster assistance. But you may need help beyond what FEMA can offer. Assistance may be available from other federal, state and volunteer organizations. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA The S.C. Emergency…
FEMA and South Carolina to Open Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall April 14
April 12, 2021 FEMA, partnering with the state of South Carolina, Richland County, and city of Columbia, is opening a Community Vaccination Center (CVC) site at the Columbia Place Mall. This site at 7201 Two Notch Road will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily beginning Wednesday, April 14. The…
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. Residents can help with clean-up efforts by using the Damage Assessment tool in…
SCEMD Tracking Tropical Storm Helene
September 24, 2024 Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, which will soon be entering the Gulf of Mexico and could significantly impact the state in the coming days. As of Tuesday, forecasters believe Helene could bring heavy…
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,…
