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American Red Cross
Nationwide disaster, health and safety services.
Department of Homeland Security
Emergency preparedness, travel, immigration, threats, and protection. Includes Ready.Gov, a terrorism preparation site.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
National emergency management services.
Hurricane Shelters
Locate the nearest open shelter and get driving directions from your address.
National Next of Kin Registry
Free emergency contact system to help if you or your family member is missing, injured or deceased.
Prepare for a Disaster
Weather, materials, facilities and terrorism hazards in South Carolina.
Red Cross in SC
Local chapters of the American Red Cross that provide disaster, health and safety services.
SC Emergency Management Division
Emergency training, statewide coordination, and public emergency resources.
YouBreaktheSilence.com
Find shelters, domestic violence programs, or call for help.

Home

Citizen Preparedness Guide - FEMA
FEMA’s most comprehensive source on individual, family, and community preparedness.
Home & Fire Safety - Disaster Plan
Disaster information and plan recommendations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
SC Poison Control Center
Assistance for exposures to poisonous substances is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1-800-922-1117, 1-800-222-1222.

Law Enforcement

Concealable Weapons
State gun laws, reciprocity with other states, and permit application.
Inmate Search
Locate an individual currently sentenced to the South Carolina Department of Corrections by name or Corrections ID.
Missing Children
Registry of South Carolina's missing children.
SC Law Enforcement Agencies
Police departments, sheriff's offices, and other law enforcement organizations in South Carolina.
Sex Offender Registry
Search for registered sex offenders in South Carolina by name or location.
Supervised Offender Search
Information regarding an offender being supervised by the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services.
Wanted Persons
Federal and state wanted persons.

Roads & Highways

Evacuation Routes
Coastal evacuation directions, route maps and reversal plans.
General Highway Safety in South Carolina [PDF]
Driving safety tips.
Nationwide Road Closings
Construction, weather, and traffic related closures.
SC Department of Transportation Incident Response
Dial *HP in supported urban areas for help with minor repairs, traffic control, and first aid until emergency medical service arrives.
SC Traffic Information Network
Evacuation routes, recommended disaster supplies and family disaster plan, lane reversals and more.