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September 9, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has submitted to President Donald Trump a request for a federal emergency declaration in anticipation of the possible impact from Hurricane Florence. A copy of the governor's letter requesting the declaration can be found here. The…
Temporada de huracanes 2020: Tiempo, Espacio, Personas, Lugar
May 28, 2020 Columbia, S.C. - El gobernador Henry McMaster ha proclamado el 31 de mayo al 6 de junio como la Semana de Preparación para Huracanes de Carolina del Sur. Los residentes, las empresas y las comunidades en Carolina del Sur deben comenzar los preparativos para la temporada de huracanes…
SCEMD is responsible for coordinating the statewide emergency management program in South Carolina. Emergency managers can use this section to find out about upcoming training, current and future emergency management events along with on-the-job planning resources that can be used before, during…
Knowing the types of emergencies your community may face is essential to being prepared for them. Please use the links below to learn more about the disasters that South Carolina is prone to and what you can do to guard against them. Hurricanes Earthquakes Tornadoes Hazardous Materials Floods…
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, a division of the Adjutant General's Office, is the coordinating agency responsible for the statewide emergency management program. SCEMD’s mission is to develop, coordinate, and lead the state emergency management program, enabling effective…
The fastest way for a community to recover from a major disaster is by helping local businesses return to normal operations as quickly as possible. The Governor of South Carolina has approved into law a new measure that provides a system for post-disaster reentry certification for businesses and…
Hurricane Helene Assistance for Survivors
November 5, 2024 President Biden declared a major disaster for South Carolina on September 29, 2024, based on the impacts of Hurricane Helene. Counties declared for Individual Assistance for Hurricane Helene: Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester,…
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…
Emergency costs can quickly add up during a disaster. Emergency financial preparedness is an important part of a personal emergency plan. Consider saving your important documents along with creating a catastrophe savings account that you can use during a major emergency. Catastrophe Savings…
South Carolina Recovery Plan (Full Text) RSF Annexes Annex 1 - Recovery Executive Group Annex Annex 2 - Economic Recovery Support Function Annex 3 - Health and Social Services Recovery Support Function ( under development ) Annex 4 - Housing Recovery Support Function Annex 5 - Infrastructure…
Georgetown County Residents Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance Program
September 26, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. - 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 Georgetown County eligible to apply for the Individual Assistance program. Residents in…
Complete This Checklist Review SCEMD's hazard-specific publications Post emergency telephone numbers by phones (fire, police, ambulance, etc.). Teach children how and when to call 911 or your local Emergency Medical Services number for emergency help. Show each family member how and when to turn…
Four South Carolina Counties Approved for Individual Assistance Program
September 21, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. - At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence to make residents in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties eligible to apply for the Individual Assistance…
Florence and Darlington County Residents Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance
October 2, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – 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 Florence and Darlington counties eligible to apply for the Individual Assistance program.…
Operational Condition Levels (OPCON)
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division operates on a system of Operational Condition Levels, also known as OPCONS. This numerical scale is how SCEMD, the State Emergency Response Team and counties coordinate, prepare and respond to major emergencies. The levels are designed to simplify…
State Emergency Operations Center
The South Carolina Emergency Operations Center is the central point at which all state agencies coordinate the response to any major disaster in the Palmetto State. The State EOC is the facility in which all members of the State Emergency Response Team coordinate the response to major disasters in…
What can you do to prepare for an emergency? Have a family emergency plan. A family emergency plan will let the members of your family know what to do in the event of an emergency. The plan should contain: Emergency contact numbers for the members of your family, the police department, fire…
Free Legal Help Available for South Carolina Storm Survivors
May 22, 2020 COLUMBIA, S.C. –Free legal aid is available for survivors of South Carolina’s April 13 storms. Assistance includes help with securing FEMA and other government benefits, insurance claims, home repair contracts, replacing wills and other important legal documents, consumer protection…
