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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Spartanburg County
October 23, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Spartanburg County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Spartanburg County Spartanburg Emergency Management 175 Community College Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303 Open Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. …
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Hampton County
October 24, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Centers will open Hampton County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Hampton County Hampton Town Fire Department 600 Second St. W. Hampton, SC 29924 Open Oct. 25-27, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…
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…
Military and Emergency Managers Collaborate on Disaster Preparedness
May 22, 2025 Military representatives from across South Carolina met Thursday with state and county emergency managers for a disaster preparedness seminar hosted by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. Participants discussed best practices and lessons learned from exercises and past…
Our pets are important members of our families. Just like all members of a family, it is important to include them in our disaster preparation plans. The likelihood of a pet surviving a disaster depends largely on the planning done before a disaster occurs. The following steps will help to ensure…
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…
The Great ShakeOut & Earthquake Preparedness Week October 18, 2017 South Carolina Earthquake Preparedness Week for 2017 will be October 15-21. A highlight of the week will be the Great Southeast ShakeOUT earthquake safety drill. You can sign up for the Great ShakeOUT now. Read More About The Great…
Less Than Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Disaster Assistance
June 17, 2020 COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina homeowners, renters and businesses who had property damage or loss caused related to the April 13 storms have less than two weeks left to register and apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register for assistance from FEMA and to apply…
Business & Industry COVID-19 Webinar
August 12, 2021 In partnership with South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the South Carolina Department of Commerce will be hosting a COVID-19 webinar for business and industry on August 18 th at 11 a.m. This will be an informative webinar where the SCDHEC will update the…
S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 10-16, 2019
March 7, 2019 COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 7, 2019) — Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2019 will be observed March 10-16. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service jointly sponsor the week to remind…
S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 8-14, 2020
March 6, 2020 COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 6, 2020) — Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2020 will be observed March 8-14. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service jointly sponsor the week to remind…
SCEMD and Military Installations Join Forces During Disaster Seminar
February 6, 2024 Military representatives across South Carolina met with state and county emergency managers for a disaster preparedness seminar hosted by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division. During the seminar on Tuesday, participants discussed the best practices and lessons learned…
