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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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.

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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.

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30 Days After Hurricane Helene, Recovery Continues in South Carolina

November 1, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall on Sept. 26, bringing destructive winds, flooding, tornadoes, and extensive damage to utility infrastructure and homes in South Carolina that evening into the following day.

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Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in Kershaw, Laurens, Orangeburg Counties

October 31, 2024

Disaster Recovery Centers will open in Kershaw, Laurens and Orangeburg counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.

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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.

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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in McCormick County

October 29, 2024

A Disaster Recovery Center will open in McCormick County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Richland County

October 23, 2024

A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Richland County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.

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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.

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