SC governor and other state leaders address Helene damage, multiple deaths
In addition to the high wind speeds, much of the state also is still reeling from flash flooding which started Thursday here in the Midlands.
SC EMD
SC EMD wants you to be prepared in the event of any winter storms this season
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division wants you to be prepared for any possible winter weather we may see in the coming months. Officials say now is the time to ensure you have everything you need, in the event of a winter storm.
SC EMD gives update on Idalia clean up
Clean up in South Carolina and across Florida continues after Idalia
Hurricane Season officially underway, SC Emergency officials offer Hurricane Guide
Hurricane season is now underway and ends in November. SC EMD is offering a copy of the 2023 South Carolina Hurricane Guide to SC residents
SC EMD Hurricane Guide
Information on what kind of supplies you may need, evacuation routes, and more
South Carolina Hurricane Guide updated annually by SCEMD in collaboration with local and state partners of the S.C. Emergency Response Team
SC EMD tracking Elsa, urging SC residents to be prepared
SCEMD says South Carolina residents should be ready and know the safety plans for Elsa's arrival
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Emergency Leaders are tracking Tropical Storm Elsa. Officials at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division are watching the storm’s path. They encourage everyone to have a plan in place during this storm, and any potential storms during Hurricane Season in South Carolina. SCEMD says South Carolina residents should be ready and know the safety plans. For…
South Carolina Emergency Officials monitoring Elsa, urge SC to prepare
SC EMD says South Carolina residents should finalize their storm preparations, check out the SC Hurricane Guide
State Emergency Leaders are tracking Tropical Storm Elsa. They encourage everyone to have a plan in place during this storm, and any potential storms during Hurricane Season in South Carolina.
SC Emergency officials urge residents to be prepared for Isaias
The official 2020 S.C. Hurricane Guide is available at scemd.org
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– State Emergency officials are monitoring the path of Isaias and they want you to be prepared should the storm strike the coast. SC EMD says residents should finalize their storm preparations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasters with the National Hurricane Center predict South Carolina’s coast will experience tropical storm conditions beginning late Monday and into Tuesday…
Do you have an emergency plan? SC EMD hosts Severe Weather week
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– South Carolina Emergency Management officials kicked off a Severe Weather preparedness event Monday. The event is part of South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week, which runs through Saturday. SCEMD officials say this week is to remind people to take the proper safety precautions during flash floods, severe storms, or tornadoes. Officials also announced a statewide tornado…
SC Emergency Leaders Receive National Recognition
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has been recognized for maintaining its National Accreditation status. SC EMD received an award from the Emergency Management Accreditation program on Thursday. South Carolina is one of 36 states with a nationally accredited emergency management program and has maintained accredited status since 2008, according to officials. The official plaque was presented to…
