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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…
Use this list to report power outages in your area to your electricity provider. Abbeville Utilities (864) 366-5677 Aiken Cooperative (877) 264-5368 Bamberg Municipal (803) 245-5128 Bennettsville City Municipal (843) 479-9001 Berkeley County Cooperative (888) 253-4232 Black River Cooperative (844)…
Team South Carolina Begins Transition to Normal Operations Following Tropical Storm Michael
October 11, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – As the need for immediate life-safety and disaster response resources begins to subside across the state, agencies are beginning the transition to normal, daily operations. Tropical Storm Michael is continuing to move rapidly out of South Carolina. Forecasters…
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 …
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…
Tropical Storm Andrea Forms, Prompting Preps
June 6, 2013 COLUMBIA, S.C. (Thursday, June 6, 2013, 9:30 a.m.) – The first named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season has formed and could potentially affect South Carolina. The National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center expect Tropical Storm Andrea to produce heavy rain and…
South Carolina state, federal, and nonprofit officials and representatives joined forces for Team South Carolina County Days. Hosted by Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, these events offered South Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene a one-stop opportunity to…
SCEMD sends logistics chief to Kentucky December 15, 2021 Governor Henry McMaster has authorized the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to send its Chief of Operations Support and Logistics to Kentucky to assist with tornado response and recovery efforts. Read More About SCEMD sends…
Governor Declares State of Emergency (2)
August 29, 2023 Governor Henry McMaster has declared a State of Emergency in advance of any potential impacts from Hurricane Idalia. The Governor’s State of Emergency declaration puts state emergency plans into effect, enabling agencies to better coordinate resources jointly and respond to…
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…
SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance (1)
June 27, 2024 Following Governor Henry McMaster's June 21 request , the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by the June 10 severe weather are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The declaration covers…
SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance (3)
January 24, 2025 Following Governor Henry McMaster's January 17 request , the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by November 6-14, 2024, severe storms and flooding are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans.…
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…
The South Carolina Hurricane Guide is updated annually by SCEMD in collaboration with local and state partners of the South Carolina Emergency Response Team. All information contained in the Guide is valid at the time of publication each year, but is subject to change based on actual storm…
Gov. Henry McMaster to Host Chesterfield Team South Carolina Day
October 2, 2018 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster will visit Cheraw on Thursday, October 4, for Chesterfield Team South Carolina Day – a relief event that will serve as a one-stop for Chesterfield County residents who have been affected by Hurricane Florence. The Chesterfield Team South…
State Agencies Urge Patience as Recovery Efforts Continue; Offer Guidance on Vetting Contractors
October 3, 2024 Cleanup operations are in full swing in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and while progress is being made, the road to full recovery will take time. Continued Efforts and Support South Carolina's state agencies and local partners report the following as of 2:00 p.m. today: The South…
Team South Carolina Emergency Response
September 24, 2018 The South Carolina Emergency Response Team is monitoring and preparing for the water levels of rivers to continue to rise. The forecast is for flood waters in portions of the Pee Dee region including Horry and Georgetown counties to crest this week. Residents should continue to…
Statewide Flooding Incident Update
October 3, 2015 Significant rainfall has continued across South Carolina throughout the day and forecasters expect severe weather conditions for the next several days. The South Carolina Emergency Operations Center is fully activated at Operating Condition 1 by state agencies of the State…
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.…
Community Vaccination Center Hits Milestone
April 25, 2021 Today, more than 4,000 people have received their COVID-19 vaccine at South Carolina’s Community Vaccination Center at Columbia Place Mall. This temporary mass vaccination clinic, which opened April 13, is operating for another six weeks and currently offers the Pfizer vaccine. “I’m…
