News, Media & Events: South Carolina
Events
2024-03-18T18:00:00
2024-03-28T19:00:00
Virtual
Mar 18, 2024
Mar 28, 2024
Mar 18, 2024 EST
- Mar 28, 2024 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) will host the 9th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week virtually for state, local, tribal and territorial emergency responders.
2024-03-26T13:00:00
2024-04-26T21:00:00
Important Date
Mar 26, 2024
Apr 26, 2024
Mar 26, 2024
- Apr 26, 2024
Important Date
FEMA is seeking public comments on its updated Consensus-Based Codes, Specifications, and Standards (CBCSS) Policy through April 26 2024.
2024-04-03T18:00:00
2024-04-03T19:30:00
Virtual
Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024
Apr 3, 2024 EST
- Apr 3, 2024 7:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
This FY23 SAFER Recruitment and Retention (R&R) Activity webinar includes a program overview, understanding the application process and tips for preparing to apply. These workshops also provide an opportunity for applicants to ask questions and network with FEMA Preparedness Officers as well as other SAFER R&R applicants and recipients.
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Idalia beginning Aug. 29, 2023, and continuing.
At the direction of the Biden-Harris Administration, FEMA mobilized federal personnel and pre-positioned assets ahead of Hurricane Idalia. The Region 4 Regional Response Coordination Center in Atlanta activated to coordinate the federal government’s support to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina.
FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have approved $4.9 million in federal assistance for survivors of Hurricane Ian, which hit South Carolina in Sept. 2022.