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Evacuation Orders Lifted for All South Carolina Counties
September 6, 2019 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In coordination with local law enforcement and county emergency management officials, Governor Henry McMaster has lifted evacuation orders for residents in all evacuated counties, effective immediately. Those counties include: Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester,…
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…
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), the lead agency for emergency traffic management, and the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT) to provide information that pertains to emergency traffic management in the…
Chesterfield County Residents Eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance Program
September 25, 2018 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 Chesterfield County eligible to apply for the Individual Assistance program. Residents in Dillon, Horry,…
SC Continues to Recover, One Year After Hurricane Helene
September 22, 2025 Columbia, S.C. – One year after Hurricane Helene impacted South Carolina, the state continues to make significant progress in its disaster recovery efforts. State, county, federal, and non-governmental partners continue coordinated efforts to support communities in rebuilding…
DANGEROUS CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTH CAROLINA
October 8, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. - The S.C. Emergency Response Team strongly reminds all citizens coastal evacuation orders are still in effect. Hurricane Matthew began impacting the state this morning with hurricane and tropical storm-force winds, heavy rain and flooding along the coast and far…
The Planning Section has the responsibility for the development, coordination, and maintenance of the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan, Hurricane Plan, Earthquake Plan, Terrorism Plan and other selected plans. This section also is responsible for the training of emergency planners and…
SCDNR: Avoid Displaced Wildlife
October 14, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. (Friday, October 14, 2016) – Residents in areas affected by Hurricane Matthew and flooding in the Pee Dee should be cautious of wildlife that have moved to high ground. The natural instinct of these creatures is to seek safety and return to their natural habitats…
Kim Stenson was named Director of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division of the Adjutant General’s Office in June 2013. Under his direction, the Division provides oversight and coordination for emergency and disaster consequence management planning, and response and recovery operations…
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,…
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Darlington County
October 17, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The State of South Carolina and FEMA are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Darlington (Darlington County) Wednesday, Oct. 17. Eight additional centers are open in the areas affected by Hurricane Florence. The centers offer in-person support to individuals and…
Team South Carolina Prepares for Flooding in the Pee Dee region
September 15, 2018 Columbia, S.C.-The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), the SC National Guard, the SC Emergency Management Division, the SC Department of Corrections, the SC Department of Natural Resources, the US Army Corps of Engineers and Horry County are working collectively…
SC Public Agency Recovery Assistance
SC Public Agency Recovery Assistance South Carolina Public Agency Recovery Assistance (PARA) is a state-funded program administered by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) to reimburse local governments for certain disaster costs from significant hazard events when federal…
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Three Additional Team South Carolina County Days
October 10, 2024 Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today announced that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold additional Team South Carolina County Days in Clinton on Tuesday, October 15, Allendale on Thursday, October 17, and…
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…
Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Team South Carolina County Day in Greenwood
October 17, 2024 Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette today announced that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold an additional Team South Carolina County Day in Greenwood on Tuesday, October 22. Team South Carolina County Days provide…
One Additional South Carolina County Eligible for FEMA Assistance
October 6, 2024 Homeowners and renters in Hampton County who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property…
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…
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…
Governor Henry McMaster Requests Disaster Declaration
May 8, 2024 Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following the dangerous storm system that moved through South Carolina on April 20, 2024. The storm produced high winds and large hail that impacted areas of York…
