Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for disaster. Many families already have an emergency plan for a house fire, so making an all-hazard plan will just add a few more details.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is the coordinating agency responsible for the statewide emergency management program.
Our pets are important members of our families. Just like all members of a family, it is important to include them in our ...
Use this list to report power outages in your area to your electricity provider.
You can stay connected with us through your favorite social media pages. SCEMD will be sending out emergency alerts, disaster preparedness tips and other useful information through Facebook, Twitter, ...
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Winter weather is expected to move into South Carolina on Saturday evening into Monday morning, bringing ice, sleet, snow and freezing temperatures. The South Carolina Emergency ...
Columbia, S.C. – One year after Hurricane Helene impacted South Carolina, the state continues to make significant progress in its disaster recovery efforts. State, county, federal, and ...
COLUMBIA, SC-Two years after Hurricane Helene brought destructive winds, tornadoes, and widespread damage to parts of South Carolina, communities continue to recover and rebuild. Hurricane Helene ...
Columbia, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed November 30 through December 6, 2025, as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in South Carolina. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, ...
Governor Henry McMaster announced today that South Carolina State Fire’s Palmetto Incident Support Team (IST) has deployed to Hawaii to assist with emergency preparedness efforts ahead of potential ...
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is actively monitoring a weather system that is expected to bring snow across the state Friday night into Sunday morning. SCEMD ...
Columbia, S.C. – As cleanup efforts continue after Monday’s severe storm, it’s important to keep yourself safe from COVID-19. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division and the South Carolina ...
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