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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.
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.
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.
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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Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Oconee County
October 22, 2024
– A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Oconee County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Aiken, Allendale, Greenwood, Newberry Counties
October 20, 2024
Disaster Recovery Centers will be open in Aiken, Allendale, Greenwood and Newberry counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Union County
October 19, 2024
A Disaster Recovery Center will be open in Union County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
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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
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cherokee, Saluda Counties
October 17, 2024
Two Disaster Recovery Centers will be open in Cherokee and Saluda counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Laurens County
October 16, 2024
A Disaster Recovery Center will be open in Laurens County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Disaster Recovery Center Open in Pickens County
October 14, 2024
A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Pickens County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Aiken, Anderson Counties
October 14, 2024
Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Aiken and Anderson counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Barnwell, Lexington Counties
October 12, 2024
Disaster Recovery Centers are open in Barnwell and Lexington counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. These locations join the center previously opened in Greenville County.
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Beaufort, Fairfield Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina
October 12, 2024
Homeowners and renters in Beaufort and Fairfield counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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Disaster Recovery Center in Greenville County To Open on Friday
October 11, 2024
A Disaster Recovery Center will be opening in Greenville County at 8 a.m., Friday, Oct. 11, to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.
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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
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South Carolina to ShakeOut for Earthquake Preparedness Week
October 10, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed October 13-19, 2024, as Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina.
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Chester, Kershaw, Orangeburg Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina
October 9, 2024
Homeowners and renters in Chester, Kershaw and Orangeburg counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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Gov. Henry McMaster Announces Three Team South Carolina County Days for the Upstate
October 7, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announced today that state and federal officials and representatives from nonprofits will hold Team South Carolina County Days in Clemson on Wednesday, October 9, Spartanburg on Thursday, October 10, and Greenville on Friday, October 11.
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Team SC Continues Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts, Tracking Hurricane Milton
October 7, 2024
As South Carolina continues its recovery efforts from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, state and local officials are closely monitoring Hurricane Milton, which is currently situated in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Catawba Indian Nation, Jasper and York Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina
October 7, 2024
Homeowners and renters in Jasper and York counties and tribal members of the Catawba Indian Nation who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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.
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Two Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
October 5, 2024
Homeowners and renters in Allendale and McCormick counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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Two Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
October 4, 2024
Homeowners and renters in Abbeville and Richland counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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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.
Additional South Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
October 3, 2024
Homeowners and renters in Edgefield, Laurens and Union counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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Update on Team SC Response and Recovery After Helene
October 1, 2024
As cleanup efforts remain in full effect and utility crews work diligently to restore power and deliver essential resources to the areas hit the hardest, state agencies are asking residents to be patient.
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Team South Carolina Supporting Recovery Efforts
September 30, 2024
Team South Carolina continues its response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene's impacts.
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Gov. Henry McMaster's Federal Major Disaster Declaration Approved
September 30, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster announced that South Carolina's September 28 request for an Expedited Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Helene has been approved. The initial list of counties approved for assistance is not final, and additional counties are likely to be added as further damage assessments are completed.
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Team South Carolina Continues Response Efforts
September 29, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Team South Carolina continues to work around the clock to respond as the state transitions into recovery.
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Hurricane Helene Cleanup in South Carolina
September 28, 2024
Crews with state and local agencies are assessing damage caused by Hurricane Helene and coordinating response efforts to South Carolina’s hardest hit areas. Parts of the state saw tornadoes, flooding, downed powerlines and fallen tree limbs.
Team South Carolina Responds to Helene
September 27, 2024
South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Helene. As of 2 p.m. today, the storm is located 125 miles south-southeast of Louisville, Kentucky, and is moving to the north-northwest at 28 mph. Moderate to major river flooding is forecasted for many rivers in the Upstate and Midlands, and Upstate rivers have already begun to crest.
Tracking Helene: SCEMD Supports Statewide Response to Storm Damage
September 27, 2024
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is supporting a state-wide response to the impacts to South Carolina from Hurricane Helene. SCEMD urges all South Carolinians to take immediate safety precautions, and to stay off the roadways if they do not have to travel.
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SCEMD Moves to OPCON 2
September 26, 2024
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has elevated the state's readiness and response to Operating Condition Level Two, or OPCON 2, as Hurricane Helene approaches South Carolina. This decision follows Governor Henry McMaster's declaration of a State of Emergency, which activates state emergency plans.
Gov. Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
September 25, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene.
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SCEMD Tracking Tropical Storm Helene
September 24, 2024
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Helene, which will soon be entering the Gulf of Mexico and could significantly impact the state in the coming days.
SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
September 20, 2024
Following Governor Henry McMaster's September 16 request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses and residents affected by Tropical Storm Debby from the incident period of August 4-22 are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans
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Gov. Henry McMaster Makes Two Disaster Declaration Requests Following Tropical Storm Debby
September 17, 2024
Requests Include Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and Low-Interest Disaster Loans
SCEMD Monitors Potential Tropical Cyclone 8
September 15, 2024
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone 8
Clean up effort now underway in areas of South Carolina impacted by Tropical Storm Debby
August 9, 2024
State and local agencies continue to assess the full extent of damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby as response crews across South Carolina continue to clear roads of trees and debris in hard-hit area.
Update on Team South Carolina's Response to Tropical Storm Debby
August 8, 2024
South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby as it gradually leaves our state, tracking northeast.
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Team South Carolina Continues to Respond to Tropical Storm Debby
August 7, 2024
South Carolina's state agencies and local partners continue to respond to Tropical Storm Debby. As of 2 p.m. today, the storm, located 50 miles southeast of Charleston, is expected to continue to bring significant rainfall, gusty winds, and flooding to low-lying areas over the next 48 hours. River flooding is also an increasing concern.
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Team South Carolina Responds to Tropical Storm Debby
August 6, 2024
Team South Carolina continues to respond to Tropical Storm Debby's ongoing impacts on the state. The State Emergency Operations Center is fully operational and staffed by emergency personnel from multiple state agencies and emergency organizations 24 hours a day.
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Storm Hotline Activated
August 6, 2024
Residents in South Carolina who have questions about Tropical Storm Debby can now call the state’s toll-free hotline. Operators with the State’s Public Information Phone System are available 24 hours a day for as long as needed.
Multiday Deluge from Debby Predicted
August 5, 2024
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Forecasters say it is expected to move very slowly over South Carolina in the next few days, leading to potentially historic heavy rainfall.
Gov. McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina Order Issued to Prepare for Potential Effects from Tropical Storm Debby
August 4, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-16, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby, and asks South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and to begin taking proper precautions. The executive order activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and enables all state agencies to coordinate resources in preparation for Tropical Storm Debby.
SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
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.
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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.
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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.
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SBA Approves Gov. Henry McMaster's Request for Disaster Assistance
March 27, 2024
Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, Hampton, and Orangeburg Counties Included In Disaster Declaration Following Jan. 9 Tornadoes
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S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 3-9, 2024
March 1, 2024
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week for 2024 will be observed March 3-9.
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SCEMD attends SCEMA 2024 conference
February 26, 2024
Emergency managers throughout South Carolina came together in the Lowcountry last week for the annual South Carolina Emergency Management Association (SCEMA) conference. This event provides a platform for emergency managers to build strong relationships that can be relied upon to help communities during times of crisis.
SCEMD and Military Installations Join Forces During Disaster Seminar
February 6, 2024
Military representatives across South Carolina met with state and county emergency managers for a disaster preparedness seminar hosted by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.
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Prepare for Severe Weather Tuesday
January 8, 2024
South Carolina residents should prepare for severe weather expected to impact the state Tuesday
