Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Abbeville County

October 27, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Abbeville County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Abbeville County Abbeville County Library 1407 N. Main St. Abbeville, SC 29620 Open Oct. 28-Nov. 2 , 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Edgefield County

October 25, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Edgefield County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Edgefield County Edgefield Scout Hut Building 312 Penn St. Edgefield, SC 29824 Open Oct. 26-28, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Beaufort County

October 28, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Beaufort County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Beaufort County Burton Wells Recreation Center 1 Middleton Recreation Drive Beaufort, SC 29906 Open Oct. 29-31, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Fairfield County

October 28, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Fairfield County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Fairfield County Boykin Recreation Center 1851 U.S. Highway 321 Bypass N. Winnsboro, SC 29180 Open Oct. 28-30, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in York County

October 30, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in York County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. York County York County Library 138 E. Black St. Rock Hill, SC 29730 Open Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov 1-2, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 4-6, 9:30…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Barnwell County

November 3, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Barnwell County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Barnwell County Barnwell Regional Airport 155 State Road S-6-398 Barnwell, SC 29812 Open Nov. 4-7, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Bamberg County

November 4, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Bamberg County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Bamberg County Bamberg County Library 3156 E. Railroad Ave. Bamberg, SC 29003 Open Nov. 5-11, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Saluda County

November 6, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Saluda County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Saluda County County Administration Building 407 W. Butler Ave. Saluda, SC 29138 Open Nov. 7-10 and Nov. 12-13, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov. 11, 8…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Pickens County

November 7, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Pickens County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Pickens County Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 304 Biltmore Road Easley, SC 29640 Open Nov. 8- 9, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Nov. 10, 10 a.m.- 6…

Winter Weather Hotline Activated

January 25, 2026 South Carolina residents with questions about the winter weather response can 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 the state’s winter weather…

Report Winter Storm Damage to Emergency Management Officials

January 27, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina residents are urged to report damage from the recent winter storm using the free SC Emergency Manager app. Submitting damage reports through the app helps state and local officials assess the storm’s impact and plan recovery efforts. The app is…

Team South Carolina Supporting Recovery Efforts

September 30, 2024 Columbia, S.C. – Team South Carolina continues its response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene's impacts. State and local agencies are working closely together to restore power and ensure resources reach communities across the state. Utility crews are working around…

2013 News Releases

S.C. Attains National EMAP Accreditation December 4, 2013 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the State Emergency Response Team received the high honor of national accreditation this August from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. Read More About S.C. Attains National…

South Carolina Emergency Response Team Monitors Winter Storm

January 29, 2026 Columbia, S.C. – 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. SCEMD officials are coordinating with the State Emergency Response Team, the National Weather…

Winter Weather Preparedness Week

December 4, 2016 TAKE STEPS NOW TO PREPARE FOR THE WINTER SEASON Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed the week of December 4 through December 10, 2016, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service along with…

Winter Weather News Conference on Dec. 1

November 30, 2014 TAKE STEPS NOW TO PREPARE FOR THE WINTER SEASON Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed the week of December 4 through December 10, 2016, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service along with…

New Website, New Guide for Hurricane Season

May 27, 2021 South Carolina residents have a new, state-of-the-art resource to help them be better prepared for hurricanes. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division today officially launched hurricane.sc , an interactive website that will guide people through the fundamentals of being…

Hurricane Preparedness Month (1)

April 30, 2024 Governor Henry McMaster has officially declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, county emergency managers, the National Weather Service, and all members of the State Emergency Response Team urge people,…

Prepare for Possible Winter Weather

January 13, 2022 Residents in the Upstate and Midlands regions of South Carolina should monitor local weather conditions and continue winter safety precautions ahead of potential winter weather this weekend. Forecasters with the National Weather Service predict the possibility of a wintry mix of…

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