Resources

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 (www.scdps.gov/schp) – 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 (www.consumer.sc.gov) – 803-734-4200 or 1-800-922-1594 (toll free in S.C.)
• Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (http://dsncc.com) – 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
• Disaster Plans Should Include Those with Mental Illness
• 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