South Carolina Emergency Preparedness
Based on 28 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in South Carolina.
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Risk Score
Low
Top Threats in South Carolina
Hurricane (13 declarations)
Low Severe Storm (4 declarations)
Low Flood (4 declarations)
Low Tornado (1 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
South Carolina has had 28 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Hurricane 13
Flood 4
Severe Storm 4
Severe Ice Storm 4
Tropical Storm 1
Biological 1
Tornado 1
Recent Declarations
Severe Storms And Flooding 2025-01-10
Tropical Storm Debby 2024-09-29
Hurricane Helene 2024-09-29
Hurricane Ian 2022-11-21
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds 2020-05-01
Preparedness Tips for South Carolina
- ✓ Keep a hurricane kit stocked with at least 7 days of supplies during hurricane season (June through November)
- ✓ Know your evacuation zone and plan multiple routes out of town
- ✓ Install impact-resistant windows or keep plywood pre-cut for boarding up
- ✓ Store important documents in waterproof containers
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Generator
Power outages lasting days or weeks are common after hurricanes
Water Filtration
Storm surge and flooding can contaminate municipal water
Emergency Food Supply
Supply chains can be disrupted for extended periods