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A large-scale disaster anywhere in the state could disrupt normal operations and affect employees of any business. Every business in South Carolina should have continuity and safety plans in place prior to a major incident. Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Emergency Support Function (ESF) 24…
SC Emergency Manager The official app of SCEMD. It is designed for users to build their own emergency plans, to keep track of supplies and to stay connected to loved ones. In addition, coastal residents can now “Know Your Zone” instantly using the maps feature as well as locate the nearest…
S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 2-8, 2025
February 24, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 2-8, 2025, as South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are jointly…
S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 8-14, 2026
March 4, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — Governor Henry McMaster has designated March 8–14, 2026, as South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is partnering with the National Weather Service and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources to…
October 17, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved fifteen additional counties for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses to apply for aid in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Counties approved for FEMA Individual Assistance include: Allendale,…
Minor cleanup continues following Hurricane Isaias
August 4, 2020 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Residents should exercise patience and anticipate minor travel delays, due to some blocked roadways or detours in areas impacted by Hurricane Isaias last night. As a reminder, do not drive around barricades or use emergency lanes that are needed for first…
S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 5-11, 2023
March 2, 2023 Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2023 will be observed March 5-11. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service jointly sponsor the week to remind people that severe storms,…
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. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service, and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources jointly sponsor…
August 21, 2017 On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will be visible along a thin, roughly 100 mile-wide path that runs diagonally across America from Oregon to South Carolina. Beginning around 2:38 p.m. on Monday, August 21, 2017, viewers who have gathered in areas like Greenville, Columbia…
Public And Individual Assistance For Storm Damage, Response Costs Approved For Additional Counties
October 20, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency approved four additional counties for Individual Assistance, allowing survivors who sustained losses to apply for aid in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Counties approved for FEMA Individual Assistance include: Clarendon,…
Chesterfield County Residents Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance Program
September 25, 2018 At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Chesterfield County eligible to apply for the Individual Assistance program. Residents in Dillon, Horry,…
S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 7-13, 2021
March 1, 2021 Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2021 will be observed March 7-13. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service jointly sponsor the week to remind people that severe storms,…
S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 6-12, 2022
March 4, 2022 Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2021 will be observed March 6-12. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service jointly sponsor the week to remind people that severe storms,…
SCEMD wants you to Know Your Zone. South Carolina residents and visitors can learn about hurricane evacuation zones and their vulnerability to storm surge on South Carolina’s coast with our Know Your Zone interactive map below. It’s very simple to use. Simply enter your address or the address of…
South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week
December 3, 2018 Columbia, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the week of December 2 through December 8, 2018, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service along with the agencies that comprise the…
South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week (1)
November 27, 2019 Columbia, S.C. (Wednesday, November 27) - Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the week of December 1 through December 7, 2019, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service along with the…
South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week 2021
November 29, 2021 Columbia, S.C. (Monday, November 29) - Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the week of November 28 through December 4, 2021, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service along with the…
Team South Carolina Continues Response Efforts
September 29, 2024 In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Team South Carolina continues to work around the clock to respond as the state transitions into recovery. Power and gas restoration, road clearing, emergency alerting, and sheltering operations remain top priorities for the State Emergency…
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Team South Carolina County Day in Greenwood
October 17, 2024 Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today announced that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold an additional Team South Carolina County Day in Greenwood on Tuesday, October 22. Team South Carolina County Days provide…
Wildfires can be attributed to many different causes, but most of them involve human carelessness. Escaped debris burns are the number one cause of wildfires in South Carolina, responsible for more wildfire ignitions than all other causes combined. Other leading causes include equipment use…
