Emergency Management

Location: 2222-C Highmarket Street
Phone: (843)-545-3273
Fax: (843) 545-3527
Email: Emergency Management
Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for legal holidays)
Mailing Address: 2222-C Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC 29440
Point of Contact: Sam Hodge, Manager

Department Functions:

To act as a liaison between the State Emergency Management Division and other state agencies during disasters and to work with local Law Enforcement, EMS, Fire Departments and others, coordinating the planning, response, recovery and mitigation activities for natural and manmade disasters. Additionally, the department coordinates services with volunteer groups such as Red Cross, and Salvation Army to care for the citizens and visitors in Georgetown County.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What are the procedures following a hurricane and/or disaster?
A: 1. First, a Damage Assessment Team assesses the damage of the affected and evacuated area. This team consists mainly of Public Safety Personnel.
2. If only minor damage exists specifically to utilities such as power, water and sewer, and roadways, County Officials make the decision for the time for re-entry.
3. If major damage occurred to buildings, utilities or roadways, the county provides property owners a time to visit and survey the damage of their property. To gain access to their property, owners must have a copy of the property title, or a tax receipt, or utility bill bearing the address of the property, and picture identification. A driver’s license showing a physical address is acceptable. Once utility companies restore damages and it is safe for entry, County Officials notify property owners that they may return to their property.

Q: What are the requirements concerning hurricane evacuation?
A: When the Governor orders an evacuation, it is required that everyone in the designated area leave. The evacuation order carries the force of state law. In addition, once you leave the area, the order prohibits you from returning until the Governor suspends the order.

Q: Where should I go during an evacuation?
A: Each individual and family in the evacuation zone should decide the best place to move to in the event of an evacuation. This may include staying with family or friends, or traveling to a motel outside the evacuation zone. Several local Red Cross Shelters also provide emergency shelter.

Links:

Georgetown County Emergency Management on Facebook

State of South Carolina Emergency Management Division

National Hurricane Center

Red Cross

FEMA

FEMA For Kids