The following resources are “active” resources that can be immediately utilized based on current events.
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
(866) 246-0133
Contact AccessAbility at:
(843) 225-5080
TTY (843) 225-0231
The Coastal Alliance of CILS
Be Prepared Document Portal
Below are FEMA-created documents to help you and your family prepare for and recover from a disaster. These documents and others can be found at FEMA (https://orders.gpo.gov/icpd/
Weather is one of our region’s biggest disaster threats. Learn how you and your family can be better prepared depending on the weather event.
Documents – (https://docs.aaacert.org/s/
You should have documents and pictures for your personal property, belongings, insurance, medications, contacts, etc.
Documents – (https://docs.aaacert.org/s/
Children can feel very frightened during a disaster and afterwards, some children will show temporary changes in behavior.
Documents – (https://docs.aaacert.org/s/
Do you have a plan to meet your family in the event of a disaster? Do you have a communication plan?
Documents – (https://docs.aaacert.org/s/
Important Information By County
County Website: https://www.charlestoncounty.
City of Charleston Updates: https://www.youtube.com/@
Citizen Information Line: (843) 746-3900
Non-Emergency Call Line: (843) 743-7200
Emergency Information Line / Hurricane Hotline: (843) 202-7100
Report Power Outage (Berkeley Electric Co-op): 1-888-253-4232
Citizen Alerts: https://www.charlestoncounty.
Emergency Preparedness Division: (843) 746-3800
Local Red Cross: Palmetto Lowcountry SC (843) 764-2323
County Website: https://www.
Citizen Information Line: (843) 832-0393 or (843) 563-0393
Non-Emergency Call Line: (843) 873-5111
Hurricane Hotline: (843) 832-0341
Report Power Outage (Berkeley Electric Co-op): 1-888-253-4232
Emergency Services Division: (843) 321-0341
Local Red Cross: Palmetto Lowcountry SC (843) 764-2323
County Website: https://berkeleycountysc.gov/
Citizen Information Line: (843) 719-4800
Non-Emergency Call Line: (843) 719-4505
Hurricane Hotline: (843) 719-4166
Report Power Outage (Berkeley Electric Co-op): 1-888-253-4232
Report Power Outage (Santee Cooper): 1-888-769-7688
Emergency Preparedness Division: (843) 719-4166/4168
Local Red Cross: Palmetto Lowcountry SC (843) 764-2323
County Website: https://www.orangeburgcounty.
Administrative Centre: (803) 533-1000
Non-Emergency Call Line: (803) 534-3550
Hurricane Hotline: (803) 533-6265
Report Power Outage: (803) 268-4100
Office of Emergency Services: (803) 533-6265
Local Red Cross: Palmetto Central SC (803) 540-1200
County Website: https://www.williamsburgcounty.sc.gov/
County Government: (843) 355-9321
Non-Emergency Call Line: (843) 354-0606
Hurricane Hotline: (843) 354-9330
Report Power Outage (Santee Cooper): 1-888-769-7688
Disaster Preparedness Agency: (843)354-9330/7016/6891
Local Red Cross: Palmetto Lowcountry SC (843) 764-2323
Preparedness Guide For Older Adults
Hurricane Hotlines & Public Information System Phone Numbers
Emergency SC Shelters
During an emergency, you might need to find shelter away from home. There are different types of emergency shelters available to suit your needs.
General Population Shelters are the first option for sheltering during emergencies. These shelters offer a safe place and support for individuals and families in crisis. They are run by volunteers and professionals who work hard to keep everyone safe and well.
Medical Needs Shelters (MNS) are designed for people who have medical needs that a general shelter can’t handle but don’t require hospital care. These shelters provide medical cots but usually don’t have hospital beds and only offer regular medical care in emergencies.
They are suitable for individuals who are stable at home and don’t need to be hospitalized. This includes those who need electricity for medical equipment or use a hospital bed at home. Whether you can stay at the shelter depends on your specific needs and situation.
During an emergency, call the Care Line at 1-855-472-3432 to determine MNS eligibility. Eligible individuals will be expected to bring items needed for daily living to a designated MNS. Learn more by visiting Shelter During Disasters (https://dph.sc.gov/public/
Heading to an Emergency Shelter? Here is a tool to help you communicate your needs to shelter personnel.
http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/
Hurricane Emergency Information
Know Your Zone (https://www.scemd.org/
Emergency Alerts (https://www.scemd.org/stay-
Road Closures (https://ris.scdot.org/
APPS & Resources
South Carolina Department of Mental Health
https://www.scdmh.org/
National Hurricane Center
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
FEMA App
https://www.fema.gov/about/
Show Me
https://www.mass.gov/info-
GasBuddy
https://www.mass.gov/info-
CodeRed
https://scemd.org/prepare/
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
https://scemd.org/stay-
American Red Cross
https://www.redcross.org/
Veterans Affairs Facilities Info
https://www.va.gov/find-
FEMA Disaster Assistance information for S.C.
https://www.fema.gov/