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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.
SCEMD Achieves National Reaccreditation
November 29, 2023
The Emergency Management Accreditation Program has granted the South Carolina Emergency Management Division full national accreditation. This national certification program examined the state's ability to respond to and prepare for disasters.
2019 Hurricane Preparedness Week begins Sunday
May 23, 2019
Official South Carolina Hurricane Guide to be released
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State, Counties Update Operational Condition Levels
May 9, 2019
Prior to the start of the 2019 Hurricane Season, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, in coordination with county emergency management officials, is updating the state’s emergency operational condition levels, or OPCONs. Now, agencies will coordinate, prepare and respond to major emergencies based on three levels of readiness instead of five.
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Local Wireless Emergency Alert Test on April 2
March 25, 2019
Residents within approximately ten miles of the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station should expect a Wireless Emergency Alert System test on their mobile devices on Tuesday, April 2 at 1 p.m. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division will conduct this test as part of Dominion Energy’s annual live, audible siren test for the nuclear power plant.
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Statewide Tornado Drill
March 13, 2019
The drill will be conducted Wednesday, March 13, at 9 a.m. Public schools, state and local Emergency Management, the South Carolina Broadcasters Association, and others will participate in this annual event. The purpose of the drill is to test communication systems, safety procedures, mitigation processes, etc.
S.C. Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week March 10-16, 2019
March 8, 2019
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service jointly sponsor the week to remind people that severe storms, tornadoes and flash floods are significant hazards in South Carolina and people need to take proper safety precautions.
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SCEMD accepting applications for new Citizen’s Academy
March 6, 2019
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is accepting applications for our new Citizen’s Academy, where community members are given a hands-on opportunity to learn about the state agency responsible for coordinating the preparation for, the response to and the recovery from major disasters in South Carolina.
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SCEMD achieves national reaccreditation
February 14, 2019
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been granted full, national accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. This national certification program examined the state’s ability to respond to and prepare for disasters. SCEMD was first accredited in 2008 and reaccredited in 2013.
Winter Weather Expected in South Carolina
December 7, 2018
Residents in the Upstate should monitor local weather conditions and continue winter safety preparations. Forecasters with the National Weather Service predict the possibility of a wintry mix of rain, sleet and snow for portions of the state.
South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week
December 3, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the week of December 2 through December 8, 2018, as South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week.
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Semana de preparación para el clima invernal de Carolina del Sur
December 3, 2018
El gobernador de Columbia, Henry McMaster, ha proclamado la semana del 2 al 8 de diciembre de 2018 como la Semana de Preparación para el Clima Invernal de Carolina del Sur.
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S.C. Survivors Have One Week Left to Register for Disaster Assistance and Low-Interest Loans with more than $62 Million in Assistance Already Approved
November 27, 2018
Hurricane Florence survivors in South Carolina have one more week to register for disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and to apply for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for losses caused by Hurricane Florence.
Help is Still Available after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Marion County
November 26, 2018
The State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the City of Marion in Marion County will close permanently at noon, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018.
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Help is Still Available after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Horry County
November 21, 2018
The State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the City of Conway in Horry County will close permanently at 2 p.m., Saturday Nov. 24, 2018.
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Gov. Henry McMaster Pens Letter to S.C. Congressional Delegation with Revised Estimates for Requests Federal Support for Hurricane Florence Recovery
November 16, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to South Carolina’s congressional delegation with revised estimates for federal funding requests for Hurricane Florence recovery efforts.
S.C. Survivors Can Get Aid from State, Federal and Voluntary Agencies
November 16, 2018
Hurricane Florence survivors in South Carolina still have time to apply for federal disaster assistance. But you may need help beyond what FEMA can offer. Assistance may be available from other federal, state and volunteer organizations.
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Help is Still Available after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Marlboro County
November 14, 2018
The State/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in the City of Bennettsville in Marlboro County will close permanently at 6 p.m., Friday Nov. 16, 2018.
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SC Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for Veterans Day Holiday
November 9, 2018
All State of South Carolina/Federal Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) will be closed for the Veterans Day holiday on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. The centers will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13.
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