Hurricane Preparedness Month

April 22, 2025

Gov. Henry McMaster has declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month.

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Governor Henry McMaster Secures FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant for Upstate Fires

March 24, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved South Carolina’s request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

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Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for Table Rock Fire

March 22, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-14, declaring a State of Emergency to support South Carolina's ongoing response to the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County. The order bolsters emergency efforts as firefighters work to contain the fire. Additionally, the order states that a ban on outdoor burning will remain in effect until further notice.

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SCEMD Hosts Full-Scale Exercise to Prepare for Pipeline Disruption During Cold Snap

March 14, 2025

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) hosted a full-scale exercise this week, bringing together members of the South Carolina Emergency Response Team (SERT)

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Governor Henry McMaster Secures Federal Assistance For Wildfire

March 7, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster today announced that South Carolina has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to support the state's response to the Covington Drive Fire. The grant will help ensure vital resources are available to suppress the fire burning near Myrtle Beach.

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Governor Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency Due to Wildfires

March 2, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-10, declaring a State of Emergency to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to wildfires burning across the state.

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SCEMD attends SCEMA 2025 Conference

February 25, 2025

Emergency managers across South Carolina gathered in the Lowcountry last week

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S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 2-8, 2025

February 24, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed March 2-8, 2025, as South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week

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SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance

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

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South Carolina Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather, Extreme Cold

January 18, 2025

South Carolina residents are being urged to prepare for expected winter weather and extreme cold in the coming days. Arctic air is expected to move into the state Sunday night, with the possibility of snow and ice impacting parts of the state on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.

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Federal Assistance Approved for South Carolina Following Severe November Flooding

January 14, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster announced today that his December 13, 2024, request for a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts following severe November flooding in Bamberg, Calhoun, and Orangeburg Counties has been approved.

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Governor Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for Winter Weather

January 10, 2025

Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-02 to declare a State of Emergency in support of the state's ongoing response efforts to the winter weather moving across South Carolina. The State of Emergency coincides with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center moving to Operation Condition 2 as of 10:00 AM.

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Winter Weather Expected in South Carolina

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.

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Governor Henry McMaster Requests Major Disaster Declaration Following Severe November Flooding

December 13, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster today requested a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to assist state and local recovery efforts following severe storms and heavy rainfall that caused significant flooding across portions of the Midlands and Lowcountry from November 6 to November 14, 2024

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SC Winter Weather Preparedness Week

November 26, 2024

Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week for 2024 will be observed December 1 through December 7, 2024.

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SCEMD and Partners Agencies Monitor Edisto River

November 11, 2024

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, in partnership with county and state agencies, closely monitors water levels along the Edisto River. Due to recent weather conditions, the river’s rising levels may affect surrounding areas.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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