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South Carolina was affected by fourteen major disasters between 2014 to 2025. Below is a summary of the overall disaster impact for each event. Edisto Flooding 2024 In early November 2024, a non-tropical weather system caused major flooding in Orangeburg County, with 12-15 inches of rain falling…
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…
Register Now for Free FEMA/FLASH Charleston QuakeSmart Workshop
November 3, 2016 WHAT: The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), FEMA, the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH), South Carolina Department of Insurance, South Carolina Emergency Management Division , and their partners are now accepting registrations for the QuakeSmart …
2017 Severe Weather & Flood Safety Week
March 8, 2017 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,…
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…
South Carolina Returns to Normal Operations
January 30, 2014 Columbia, S.C. (Thursday, January 30) – The State of South Carolina starts to return to normal as the S.C. Emergency Management Division and the agencies of the State Emergency Response Team scale back operations relating to the severe winter storm that began Tuesday, January 28.…
SCEMD Hosts Military Installations Seminar
September 17, 2015 Representatives of resident military installations within South Carolina are meeting with state and county emergency managers on today to discuss how federal military installations and local governments can be mutually supportive during emergencies and disasters. Representatives…
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,…
South Carolina Should Prepare for Hurricane Matthew
October 2, 2016 Columbia, S.C. (Sunday, October 2, 2016) - The S.C. Emergency Management Division has begun initial preparations for Hurricane Matthew, currently a category four hurricane that could affect the East Coast U.S. in the coming days. Based on the storm’s projected strength and…
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…
Federal Assistance Approved for State of South Carolina and 11 Counties Following Hurricane Dorian
September 30, 2019 COLUMBIA, S.C . – In response to Governor Henry McMaster’s request, President Donald Trump approved Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in 11 counties affected by Hurricane Dorian. The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program helps…
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…
South Carolina Officials Warn Public to Watch Out for Possible COVID-19 Vaccine-related Scams
January 27, 2021 COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina residents should be aware of scammers targeting COVID-19 vaccine seekers. South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), State Law Enforcement Division, Emergency Management Division, and Department of Consumer Affairs…
Gov. Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian
November 1, 2022 Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following Hurricane Ian. This request comes after extensive damage assessments conducted by local officials, recovery staff with the South Carolina Emergency…
SCEMD to Host Military Installations Seminar
February 10, 2023 Representatives of resident military installations within South Carolina will meet on Thursday, February 16, with state and county emergency managers as part of a disaster preparedness seminar hosted by the S.C. Emergency Management Division. Participants will discuss best…
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…
Tracking Helene: SCEMD Supports Statewide Response to Storm Damage
September 27, 2024 Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is supporting a state-wide response to the impacts to South Carolina from Hurricane Helene. SCEMD urges all South Carolinians to take immediate safety precautions, and to stay off the roadways if they do not have…
SCEMD Monitors Hurricane Arthur
July 1, 2014 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division continues to follow the latest information on Hurricane Arthur. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center have issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Horry and Georgetown Counties. The storm's direct impacts to the state are expected to…
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.…
