Emergencies and Disasters

1-800-222-1222 - List and explanation of the information that the poison center staff may request.

Dial *HP in supported urban areas for help with minor repairs, traffic control, and first aid until emergency medical service arrives.

Locate the nearest open shelter and get driving directions from your address.

Emergency broadcast program for urgent child abduction information - current list of Amber Alerts.

Nationwide disaster, health, and safety services.

View any current weather alerts for South Carolina from the National Weather Service.

Evacuation routes, recommended disaster supplies, and family disaster plans, lane reversals, and more.

Coastal evacuation directions, route maps, and reversal plans.

National emergency management services.

South Carolina’s statewide 800 MHz public safety radio system.

A framework of actions necessary for emergency operations in response to a large earthquake in South Carolina; part of the SC Emergency Operations Plan.

A framework of actions necessary for emergency operations in response to a hurricane in South Carolina; part of the SC Emergency Operations Plan.

Local chapters of the American Red Cross that provide disaster, health, and safety services.

Coordination of the Public Assistance (infrastructure) and Individual Assistance (human services) program planning and activities to assist citizens during the short, intermediate, and long-term phases of recovery.

Register online for post-disaster reentry following evacuations for large-scale emergencies.

Information, resources, and tips for individuals affected by a recent disaster.

Resources for rebuilding after a disaster.

Information and resources for preparing for a hurricane.

Disaster information and plan recommendations from the SC Emergency Management Division (SCEMD).

Documents containing information and plans pertaining to various health emergencies, from DHEC.

FEMA’s most comprehensive source on individual, family, and community preparedness.

Online directory of contact information.

Coordinates "Mass Care" operations during disasters, which encompasses sheltering, feeding, first aid at mass care facilities, and family well-being inquiry.

Information from the Department of Transportation about emergency response procedures, the State Highway Emergency Program, and coastal evacuation routes.

How to plan for various types of disasters that may occur in South Carolina, such as hurricanes, floods, fires, and severe thunderstorms.

Information and resources for preparing for emergencies and disasters, specifically for families.

Information and resources for preparing for emergencies and disasters, specifically for businesses.

Register online for post-disaster reentry following evacuations for large-scale emergencies.

Free emergency contact system to help if you or your family member is missing, injured, or deceased.