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New Hurricane Evacuation Zones Unveiled

May 8, 2024 As hurricane season approaches, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division announces new hurricane evacuation zones aimed at helping community preparedness and safety during hurricanes. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, county emergency managers, the National…

SCEMD Monitors Potential Tropical Cyclone 8

September 15, 2024 The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, which will soon become Tropical Storm Helene. Forecasters say the storm is expected to strengthen to a tropical storm before making landfall north of Charleston early tomorrow afternoon.…

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…

Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency to Support Response Efforts to Flash Flooding

November 7, 2024 Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-33 , declaring a State of Emergency to assist South Carolina's response to flooding in the eastern Midlands and portions of the Lowcountry. The executive order activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and…

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Prepare for Possible Winter Weather

January 13, 2022 Residents in the Upstate and Midlands regions of South Carolina should monitor local weather conditions and continue winter safety precautions ahead of potential winter weather this weekend. Forecasters with the National Weather Service predict the possibility of a wintry mix of…

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,…

Winter Weather Expected in South Carolina (1)

January 8, 2025 Residents in South Carolina should monitor local weather conditions and continue winter safety preparations. Forecasters with the National Weather Service predict a wintry mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow for portions of the state Friday into Saturday. “While it is too…

Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

January 21, 2026 Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2026-02 declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for a winter storm system expected to impact the state beginning Saturday and continuing through the weekend, possibly into Monday. The governor's order activates the South…