South Carolina, Emergency Management
South Carolina ramps up emergency level to OPCON 2 ahead on Helene making landfall
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) has elevated the state's readiness and response to Operating Condition Level Two, or OPCON 2.
South Carolina ramps up emergency response as Hurricane Helene nears
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division has elevated the state's readiness and response to OPCON 2, as Hurricane Helene approaches.This decision follo
SC Governor declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has issued a State of Emergency in the state in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene.
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Live updates on how Hurricane Helene is impacting parts of South Carolina
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares State of Emergency for South Carolina
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2024-24, declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene, and asks South Carolinians to
SC Governor McMaster declares State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene
Governor McMaster has issued Executive Order 2024-24, which activates the South Carolina Emergency Operations Plan and directs the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to coordinate with all relevant state agencies in preparation for potential requests for state assistance from local officials and county emergency management leaders.
Biden Approves South Carolina Emergency Declaration
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves South Carolina Emergency DeclarationToday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in
McMaster declares state of emergency for SC ahead of Helene
Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency for South Carolina as the state prepares for the effects of Hurricane Helene.
SC governor declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Wednesday ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Helene, which is projected to make landfall along the Florida panhandle Thursday evening. The declaration activates South Carolina’s emergency plan.
McMaster declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene
As South Carolina prepares for the impacts of heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding risks, here's what issuing a state of emergency does
SC Gov. McMaster declares State of Emergency, asks residents to take precautions
Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Helene's potential effects and asked South Carolinians to monitor local forecasts and begin taking proper precautions.
Emergency declared by SC Gov. McMaster ahead of Hurricane Helene’s arrival
The move begins preparations for storm expected to bring large amounts of rain and high winds to the Palmetto State beginning ...
SC emergency management official charged with drug crime
The now-former chief spokesman for South Carolina’s Emergency Management Division is accused of distributing meth in the ...
Gov. DeSantis says Hurricane Helene will strengthen as it makes landfall
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that models have Hurricane Helene making landfall most likely in a rural coastal county of ...
SC Emergency spokesperson arrested on distribution of meth drug charges
A spokesperson for South Carolina Emergency Management Division was arrested Sept. 20 on drug charges, according to the South ...