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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…

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…

Know Your Zone

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…

Team SC Continues Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts, Tracking Hurricane Milton

October 7, 2024 As South Carolina continues its recovery efforts from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, state and local officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is currently situated in the Gulf of Mexico. Current Situation: As of the latest advisory from the National Hurricane…

Emergency Operations Plan

The South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan (SCEOP) is an all-hazard plan developed for use by state government departments and agencies to ensure a coordinated and effective response to natural, technological, or man-made disasters that may occur in South Carolina. The plan is organized to…

Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Kershaw, Laurens, Orangeburg Counties

October 31, 2024 Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Kershaw, Laurens and Orangeburg counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Kershaw County Kershaw County Government Center 515 Walnut St. Camden, SC 29020 Open Nov. 1-10, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Laurens…

Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week

March 2, 2018 March 4-10, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 2, 2018) — Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2018 will be observed March 4-10. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service jointly sponsor…

Gov. Henry McMaster Orders Evacuations for Barrier Islands in Colleton, Beaufort and Jasper Counties

September 8, 2017 Governor Henry McMaster today ordered the evacuation of certain barrier islands in Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper Counties. Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Irma, residents on those islands should prepare to evacuate their homes beginning tomorrow, Saturday, September 9 at…

DHEC warns of floodwater dangers

October 14, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. (Friday, October 14) – Pee Dee area residents, particularly those in hard-hit counties such as Marion, Marlboro, Dillon and Florence, should not wade or play in floodwaters resulting from Hurricane Matthew. “With rivers such as the Pee Dee, Little Pee Dee, Lumber,…

Be Aware of Safety and Health Dangers

October 8, 2016 Columbia, S.C. – Residents should be aware of potential dangers from Hurricane Matthew as county emergency managers have reported downed power lines, fallen trees, and flooded and washed out roads in the Lowcountry, Midlands and Pee Dee regions of South Carolina. As hazardous…

SCEMD Urges Severe Weather Precautions

February 23, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. (Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 4 p.m.) - The South Carolina Emergency Management Division urges everyone to stay alert for severe weather and possible tornadoes beginning tonight and into tomorrow. Forecasters with the Storm Prediction Center has placed South…

South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week

February 28, 2014 South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2017 will be observed March 5 – 11. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service, and the South Carolina Broadcasters Association jointly sponsor the week to remind people that severe…

Statewide Flooding Incident Update

October 3, 2015 Significant rainfall has continued across South Carolina throughout the day and forecasters expect severe weather conditions for the next several days. The South Carolina Emergency Operations Center is fully activated at Operating Condition 1 by state agencies of the State…

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…

Evacuation Orders Lifted for Horry and Georgetown Counties Tomorrow at 9AM

September 15, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In coordination with local officials, Governor Henry McMaster today announced that evacuation orders for Horry and Georgetown counties will be lifted tomorrow morning, Sunday, September 16 at 9 AM. Earlier today, the governor lifted evacuation orders for all…

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…

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…

SCEMD Monitors Tropical Storm Nicole

November 9, 2022 South Carolina residents should monitor Tropical Storm Nicole, which could affect many parts of the state after making landfall along east coast of Florida. Forecasters with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center believe South Carolina could experience…

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…