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SCEMD Achieves National Reaccreditation (1)
November 29, 2023 The Emergency Management Accreditation Program has granted the South Carolina Emergency Management Division full national accreditation. This national certification program examined the state's ability to respond to and prepare for disasters. SCEMD was first accredited in 2008…
Many people are unaware of how common earthquakes are in South Carolina. Approximately 10 to 15 earthquakes are recorded annually in South Carolina with 3 to 5 of them felt or noticed by people. About 70 percent of South Carolina earthquakes are located in the Middleton Place-Summerville Seismic…
Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for Table Rock Fire
March 22, 2025 Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-14 , declaring a State of Emergency to support South Carolina's ongoing response to the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County. The order bolsters emergency efforts as firefighters work to contain the fire. Additionally, the order…
SCEMD Monitors Potential Tropical Cyclone
August 1, 2017 SCEMD Monitors Potential Tropical Cyclone COLUMBIA, S.C. (Monday, August 28, 11 a.m.) – The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring a tropical storm system that could affect parts of the state’s coast. As a result of the storm’s projected movement up the east…
October 17, 2022 South Carolina residents now have a new tool to help them be better prepared for earthquakes. Today, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division launched Earthquake.SC , an interactive website designed to guide people through the fundamentals of earthquakes in the Palmetto…
Gov. McMaster Announces Deployment of South Carolina Team to Texas for Flood Response
July 8, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the deployment of South Carolina Task Force 1 (SC-TF1), the state's Urban Search and Rescue team, to assist with response and recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas. SC-TF1 is deploying a Canine (K-9) Search and…
Donations Donations of products for disaster relief require transportation, warehousing, and distribution of the products. The most effective offer is a monetary donation. Charitable organizations assisting South Carolina victims will use your donation to purchase - locally if possible - the exact…
August 28, 2015 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is paying close attention to Tropical Storm Erika. As a result of the storm’s projected movement and quickly-changing forecasts, key agencies in South Carolina government have been notified to be ready to respond if the need arises.…
Midlands Earthquake Swarm Longest in Recent History
June 30, 2022 Geologists studying the ongoing swarm of earthquakes in Kershaw County believe this may be the longest period of successive earthquake activity in the state’s recorded history. An earthquake swarm is a sequence of seismic events occurring in a local area within a relatively short…
Ian Expected to Make Landfall in South Carolina
September 29, 2022 The National Hurricane Center recently issued a hurricane warning for portions of the South Carolina coast. Forecasters now believe Ian, which is currently a tropical storm, will make landfall somewhere near Charleston as a Category One hurricane. Everyone should finalize their…
SCDNR: Avoid Displaced Wildlife
October 14, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. (Friday, October 14, 2016) – Residents in areas affected by Hurricane Matthew and flooding in the Pee Dee should be cautious of wildlife that have moved to high ground. The natural instinct of these creatures is to seek safety and return to their natural habitats…
Earthquake Swarm Highlights Safety
November 1, 2021 The United States Geological Survey to date has confirmed seven low-magnitude earthquakes in and around Jenkinsville, South Carolina since October 25. The most recent earthquake confirmed by USGS occurred just before 11 a.m. today and registered a 2.0 magnitude . Seismologists…
Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (Current Signatories) Statewide Mutual Aid Signatories (Needed) Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement (Fillable Form) Exhibit A (Fillable Form) Submitting Mutual Aid Agreement(s) Instructions: Read these instructions and useful tips carefully. 1. Execute the appropriate…
Governor Declares State of Emergency (1)
September 8, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. (Saturday, September 8, 1:30 p.m.) – Governor Henry McMaster today issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency and, along with the S.C. Emergency Management Division, has urged South Carolinians to prepare for the possibility of Hurricane Florence…
CAUTION URGED AROUND LOCAL DAMS
October 4, 2015 The S.C. Emergency Response Team continues to caution residents of potential dangers of rising waters, including those associated with neighborhood dams and flooding. The Department of Health and Environmental Control has been contacted by dam operators and made aware of several…
DHEC warning concerning floodwater dangers
October 3, 2015 South Carolinas are cautioned about wading or playing in floodwaters resulting from the heavy rainfall in the state. “We strongly warn residents to stay away from floodwaters and, to reduce the risk of infections and traumatic injuries including drowning, don’t swim, play or boat…
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…
SCEMD monitors Hurricane Florence
September 7, 2018 Columbia, S.C -The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring Hurricane Florence, which forecasters say could affect the East Coast next week. As a result of the storm's projected movement toward the United States, key local and state agencies have been notified…
SCEMD monitors Hurricane Michael
October 8, 2018 South Carolina residents should monitor Hurricane Michael, which could affect many parts of the state after making landfall along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center believe South Carolina could experience periods of heavy…
June 12, 2020 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has issued Executive Order 2020-40, which declares a new state of emergency, allows bowling alleys to open immediately, and lifts restrictions on the occupancy of retail establishments. “South Carolinians know what they can do to keep…
