SBA Approves Governor Henry McMaster’s Request for Disaster Assistance
January 24, 2025
Following Governor Henry McMaster's January 17 request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that South Carolina's businesses
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South Carolina Urged to Prepare for Winter Weather, Extreme Cold
January 18, 2025
South Carolina residents are being urged to prepare for expected winter weather and extreme cold in the coming days. Arctic air is expected to move into the state Sunday night, with the possibility of snow and ice impacting parts of the state on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.
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Federal Assistance Approved for South Carolina Following Severe November Flooding
January 14, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster announced today that his December 13, 2024, request for a Major Presidential Disaster Declaration to provide federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts following severe November flooding in Bamberg, Calhoun, and Orangeburg Counties has been approved.
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Governor Henry McMaster Declares State of Emergency for Winter Weather
January 10, 2025
Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-02 to declare a State of Emergency in support of the state's ongoing response efforts to the winter weather moving across South Carolina. The State of Emergency coincides with the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center moving to Operation Condition 2 as of 10:00 AM.
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Winter Weather Expected in South Carolina
January 8, 2025
Residents in South Carolina should monitor local weather conditions and continue winter safety preparations. Forecasters with the National Weather Service predict a wintry mix of rain, sleet, freezing rain and snow for portions of the state Friday into Saturday.