FEMA Aid now available for Hurricane Ian

November 22, 2022 At the request of Governor Henry McMaster, the President has declared a disaster exists in South Carolina as a result of Hurricane Ian. Residents who suffered damage in Charleston , Georgetown and Horry counties may now register for disaster assistance through FEMA. FEMA…

Tropical Storm Idalia Cleanup in South Carolina

August 31, 2023 Crews clearing roads of debris and sand from Tropical Storm Idalia are now reporting most areas are accessible to residents, although a few roads may still be closed for safety concerns. Anyone who experienced damage to their property due to the storm should begin recovery and…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Chester County

October 23, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Chester County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Chester County Chester County Government Office 1476 J A Cochran Bypass Chester, SC 29706 Open Oct. 24-26, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Spartanburg County

October 23, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Spartanburg County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Spartanburg County Spartanburg Emergency Management 175 Community College Drive Spartanburg, SC 29303 Open Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Hampton County

October 24, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Centers will open Hampton County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Hampton County Hampton Town Fire Department 600 Second St. W. Hampton, SC 29924 Open Oct. 25-27, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Abbeville County

October 27, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Abbeville County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Abbeville County Abbeville County Library 1407 N. Main St. Abbeville, SC 29620 Open Oct. 28-Nov. 2 , 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Edgefield County

October 25, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Edgefield County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Edgefield County Edgefield Scout Hut Building 312 Penn St. Edgefield, SC 29824 Open Oct. 26-28, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Beaufort County

October 28, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Beaufort County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Beaufort County Burton Wells Recreation Center 1 Middleton Recreation Drive Beaufort, SC 29906 Open Oct. 29-31, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Fairfield County

October 28, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Fairfield County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Fairfield County Boykin Recreation Center 1851 U.S. Highway 321 Bypass N. Winnsboro, SC 29180 Open Oct. 28-30, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in York County

October 30, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in York County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. York County York County Library 138 E. Black St. Rock Hill, SC 29730 Open Oct. 31, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov 1-2, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Nov. 4-6, 9:30…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Barnwell County

November 3, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Barnwell County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Barnwell County Barnwell Regional Airport 155 State Road S-6-398 Barnwell, SC 29812 Open Nov. 4-7, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Bamberg County

November 4, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Bamberg County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Bamberg County Bamberg County Library 3156 E. Railroad Ave. Bamberg, SC 29003 Open Nov. 5-11, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Saluda County

November 6, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Saluda County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Saluda County County Administration Building 407 W. Butler Ave. Saluda, SC 29138 Open Nov. 7-10 and Nov. 12-13, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Nov. 11, 8…

Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Pickens County

November 7, 2024 A Disaster Recovery Center will 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 Nov. 8- 9, 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Nov. 10, 10 a.m.- 6…

Winter Weather Hotline Activated

January 25, 2026 South Carolina residents with questions about the winter weather response can call the state’s toll-free hotline. Operators with the State’s Public Information Phone System are available 24 hours a day for as long as needed. If you have questions about the state’s winter weather…

Report Winter Storm Damage to Emergency Management Officials

January 27, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina residents are urged to report damage from the recent winter storm using the free SC Emergency Manager app. Submitting damage reports through the app helps state and local officials assess the storm’s impact and plan recovery efforts. The app is…

Help for Individuals

Links and Information Assistance for Hurricane Helene Survivors Disaster Assistance Fact Sheets Apply For Disaster Assistance Find Disaster Assistance Other Recovery Help FEMA helpline South Carolina Hurricane Helene Housing Strategy In the aftermath of a disaster, it is our goal to help…

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cherokee, Saluda Counties

October 17, 2024 Two Disaster Recovery Centers will be open in Cherokee and Saluda counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Cherokee County East Gaffney Baptist Church 2308 Cherokee Ave. Gaffney, SC 29340 Open Oct. 17-20, 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Saluda…

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Aiken, Allendale, Greenwood, Newberry Counties

October 20, 2024 Disaster Recovery Centers will be open in Aiken, Allendale, Greenwood and Newberry counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Aiken County Aiken Technical College – Building B 2276 Jefferson Davis Highway Graniteville, SC 29829 Open…

Register for the Business Preparedness Workshop

October 2, 2017 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division will host AFTER MATTHEW: A Disaster Recovery Workshop for Coastal Businesses on Friday, January 26, 2018, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Providing businesses with information on how to prepare for and recover from…