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SBA Approves Gov. Henry McMaster's Request for Disaster Assistance
March 27, 2024 Following Governor Henry McMaster's March 20 request , the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by the January 9 tornadoes are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The declaration covers…
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Oconee County
October 22, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Oconee County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Oconee County Bountyland Education Campus 100 Vocational Drive Seneca, SC 29672 Open Oct. 23-25, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…
SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance (2)
September 20, 2024 Following Governor Henry McMaster's September 16 request , the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby from the incident period of August 4-22 are eligible to apply for low-interest…
Create a Family Disaster Plan Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for disaster. Many families already have an emergency plan for a house fire, so making an all-hazard plan will just add a few more details. Every member of the family will have a role during an emergency, so it…
President Donald J. Trump Declares Disaster for State of South Carolina and Eight Counties
September 17, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request , President Donald Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the state of South Carolina and approved federal reimbursement through FEMA for costs associated with emergency, life-safety actions during…
Disaster Recovery Center To Open In Horry County To Help Hurricane Matthew Survivors
October 27, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – A disaster recovery center will open tomorrow, October 28, in Myrtle Beach to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Horry County center will be open Monday through Saturday until further notice. Representatives from the South Carolina…
Disaster Recovery Center Opens In Marion County To Help Hurricane Matthew Survivors
October 21, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – A disaster recovery center will open tomorrow, Saturday, October 22, in Mullins to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Marion County center will be open Monday through Saturday until further notice. Representatives from the South…
Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Orangeburg County To Help Hurricane Matthew Survivors
October 20, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Two disaster recovery centers are open in Orangeburg and Holly Hill to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Orangeburg county centers will be open Monday through Saturday until further notice. Representatives from the South Carolina…
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Barnwell, Lexington Counties
October 12, 2024 Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Barnwell and Lexington counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. These locations join the center previously opened in Greenville County. Center location : Barnwell County Barnwell Regional…
You are not alone. Become familiar with what help may be available following a disaster. SCEMD is here to offer advice and assistance to help you and your community rebuild. Links and Information Individual Assistance Public Assistance Business Reentry Report Power Outages
Misinformation that seeks to minimize the severity of disasters and large-scale emergencies puts lives in danger. Disinformation is a form of misinformation that is deliberately deceptive and can be just as dangerous. Neither are opinions or personal points of view. You can help us eliminate both…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Four Counties Affected by Hurricane Florence
September 25, 2018 Governor Henry McMaster and S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) Executive Director Cheryl Stanton today announced that residents in Dillon, Horry, Marion and Marlboro counties are now eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) funds, which will be made…
Disaster Recovery Center Open in Pickens County
October 14, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center is 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 Oct. 15-19 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. This location…
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Laurens County
October 16, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will be open in Laurens County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Laurens County Laurens County Public Library 1017 W. Main St. Laurens, SC 29360 Open Oct. 16-19 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. This location joins the…
Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Union County
October 19, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will be open in Union County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Union County Union County Library 300 E. South St. Union, SC 29379 Open Oct. 20-22 , 8 a.m.-7 p.m. This location joins the centers previously…
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Aiken, Anderson Counties
October 14, 2024 Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Aiken and Anderson counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Aiken County Nancy Carson Library 135 Edgefield Road North Augusta, SC 29841 Open Oct. 14-17 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Anderson County …
Work that makes a difference! The South Carolina Emergency Management Division seeks exceptional men and women to join our team and help the agency to meet our important mission of protecting lives and property. Visit the South Carolina Careers website for information on state employment…
Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Beaufort And Colleton Counties To Help Hurricane Matthew Survivors
November 2, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – A disaster recovery center is now open in Walterboro to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew, the Colleton County center will be open Monday through Saturday until further notice. Another disaster recovery center will open tomorrow,…
Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Florence And Marion Counties To Help Hurricane Matthew Survivors
October 26, 2016 Disaster Recovery Centers Open In Florence And Marion Counties To Help Hurricane Matthew Survivors COLUMBIA, S.C. – Disaster recovery centers are now open in Gresham and Lake City to help residents with damages and losses from Hurricane Matthew. The Florence County and Marion…
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