South Carolina Emergency Management Division

Emergency Officials Holding 3-Day Earthquake Drill in SC

WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — State and local agencies are working this week to make sure South Carolina is ready for the big one. Starting Monday, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division is hosting the state’s annual earthquake disaster exercise. The agency says it is coordinating with county and state emergency response officials to test their abilities to recover from…

Severe Weather

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — A toronado warning was issued by the National Weather Service for three Midland counties Wednesday afternoon. The warning was in effect for Fairfield, Lexington, and Richland counties until 2:45 p.m.   #Tornado Warning in effect for Fairfield, Lexington and Richland counties: #scwx #sctweets… https://t.co/7ybaTA5Yae — SCEMD (@SCEMD) December 23, 2015 A flood advisory is now in effect. NEW – FLOOD…