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All SC Clam and Oyster Harvesting Areas to Close at Noon Friday
October 5, 2016 Columbia, S.C. (Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 7:30 p.m.) - All South Carolina shellfish beds will be closed at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 7, 2016 in advance of Hurricane Matthew. This precautionary action is being taken because of the likelihood of the occurrence of heavy rainfall…
Winter Weather Preparedness Week December 4, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed the week of December 4 through December 10, 2016, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week. Read More About Winter Weather Preparedness Week S.C. Residents Have Two Weeks to Apply for…
The Mass Casualty Plan provides operational concepts unique to mass casualty response, assigns responsibilities to state agencies and coordinates response efforts in order to meet the needs of local governments following a mass casualty-producing incident. The Mass Casualty Plan is Appendix 5 to…
DHEC Offers Free Tetanus Vaccinations for Flood-Affected South Carolinians
October 9, 2015 The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reminds all storm-affected residents that a tetanus vaccination is recommended if it’s been 10 years or more since your last tetanus vaccination or you have experienced an injury and your shot is more than five years old. In…
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Reporting in South Carolina
Page 1 Guidebook Purpose Page 3 Table of Contents Page 4 Major Components of EPCRA Page 5 Agencies, Fire Departments, Facilities, and Citizens Responsibilities (No Document Available) Page 6 EPCRA Requirements by Section Page 8 Reporting Chemical Accidents and Releases Page 13 Toxic Chemical…
The South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager program was created to raise and maintain professional standards in emergency management and to certify achievement of that standard within the profession in South Carolina. The program was developed in a cooperation between the South Carolina…
State Lowers Emergency Status, Recovery Operations Expand (1) October 12, 2015 The South Carolina Emergency Response Team is transitioning to the state’s emergency operational status to level 3. OPCON 3 is the third lowest of five operational conditions and allows state agencies to continue…
State Lowers Emergency Status, Recovery Operations Expand
October 16, 2016 South Carolina’s state Emergency Response Team is lowering its emergency status from Operating Condition Three to OPCON Four. The State Emergency Operations Center will continue operations as the SERT enters the 16th day of support to local governments and residents with Hurricane…
Dam, reservoir owners, operators should begin lowering water levels
October 5, 2016 Columbia, S.C. (Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 7:15 p.m.) -Owners and operators of reservoirs in areas potentially impacted by rain and winds from Hurricane Matthew should check their dams and take appropriate steps to safely lower the water levels today and through the next several…
2015 Severe Weather Awareness Week
March 5, 2015 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 storms,…
Developed by the Secretary of Homeland Security at the request of the President, the National Incident Management System (NIMS) integrates effective practices in emergency preparedness and response into a comprehensive national framework for incident management. The NIMS will enable responders at…
Helpline for Shelter Locations
October 7, 2016 Columbia, S.C. – Evacuees seeking refuge from Hurricane Matthew should call 1-866-246-0133 to be directed to the nearest open emergency shelter anywhere in the state. The state’s public information phone system is operational 24 hours a day until South Carolina is no longer in…
South Carolina Hurricane Awareness Week
May 29, 2014 Governor Henry McMaster will proclaim May 28-June 3 to be 2017 South Carolina Hurricane Awareness Week. The S.C. Emergency Management Division, agencies of the State Emergency Response Team and county emergency managers will be engaged in many activities throughout the week to…
Disaster Recovery Center in Greenville County To Open on Friday
October 11, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will be opening in Greenville County at 8 a.m., Friday, Oct. 11, to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Center location: Greenville County Freetown Community Center 200 Alice Ave. Greenville, SC 29611 Hours of…
June 5, 2023 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division's Hurricane Evacuation Study is underway ahead of the 2023 hurricane season. With your input, this study will guide how the state plans for and responds to hurricanes in South Carolina. Previous studies helped develop the state's…
SCEMD Tracking Tropical Storm Chantal
July 5, 2025 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Chantal, which is located south-southeast of Charleston, South Carolina. Chantal will begin impacting the state on Saturday, bringing heavy rain, isolated flash flooding, gusty winds, and high rip…
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…
SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
June 4, 2024 Following Governor Henry McMaster's May 24 request the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by the April 20 severe weather are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The declaration covers York…
South Carolina Operational Radiological Emergency Response Plan
The purpose of the South Carolina Operational Radiological Emergency Response Plan (SCORERP) is to provide a framework of actions necessary for emergency operations in response to an incident at a Nuclear Power Plant in South Carolina. SCORERP is Appendix 2 to the South Carolina Emergency…
Evacuation Orders Lifted for Beaufort and Jasper Counties
October 9, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In coordination with local officials, Governor Nikki Haley on Sunday announced that evacuation orders have been lifted for all residents in Beaufort and Jasper counties as of 6:30 PM. At the request of local officials, evacuation orders for zones in Georgetown and…
