Important numbers and websites
- South Carolina Division of Emergency Management (www.scemd.org) – 803-737-8500
- Department of Transportation (www.dot.state.sc.us) – 803-737-2314
- Highway Patrol – 803-896-7920
- Highway Patrol Emergency Only (South Carolina only) – 1-800-768-1501
- Governor’s Office (www.governor.sc.gov) – 803-734-2100
- Attorney General (www.scag.gov) – 803-734-3970
- Department of Agriculture (http://agriculture.sc.gov) – 803-734-2210
- Department of Consumer Affairs – 803-734-4200 or 1-800-922-1594 (toll free in S.C.)
- Department of Disabilities and Special Needs – 803-898-9600
- Department of Employment and Workforce (http://dew.sc.gov) – 803-737-2400
- Department of Health and Environmental Control (www.scdhec.gov) – 803-898-DHEC (3432)
- Department of Insurance (www.doi.sc.gov) – 803-737-6160
- National Weather Service Forecast Office (Charleston, SC) (www.weather.gov/chs) – 843-744-0303
- US Coast Guard, 7th District (www.uscg.mil/D7) – 1-800-874-7561
- SCE&G (www.sceg.com) – Outage/Gas Leak – 1-888-333-4465
- Charleston County Emergency Management – 843-746-3800
- Charleston County Sheriff – 843-202-1700
- North Charleston Police (Duty Officer’s desk) – 843-740-2800
Helpful resources
- Emergency Readiness for People with Disabilities
- Disaste Safety for People with Disabilities: What to Do When Emergency Weather Strikes
- Preparing Makes Sense for People with Disabilities and Special Needs
- Driving to Safety: The Car Owner’s Guide to Emergency Evacuation
- Senior Emergency Preparedness
- Family Safety for Home Disasters
- Hurricanes for Kids — Safety Resources, Facts & Projects
- Emergency Prep for the Elderly
What to do if a flood disaster strikes
- Red Cross Disaster Safety Checklist
- How to Protect Your Home From Flood Damage
- Emergency Planning – Protect Your Pet
- STEM Challenge for Kids – Building Flood Resistant Homes