The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division along with the members of the State Emergency Response Team are incorporating COVID-19 precautions and procedures into plans for the 2020 hurricane season.
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SCDAH Launches Assistance Program For Historic Resources Damaged By Hurricane Florence
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The South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) has launched its Hurricane Florence Disaster Assistance Program to help historic resources impacted by Hurricane Florence that affected South Carolina in September 2018.
Small Businesses Urged To Prepare For Hurricane Season
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The South Carolina SBDC network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, urges small businesses to prepare for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which began May 16 and extends through November 30.
Prepare For Hurricane Season In A COVID-19 Environment
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As the nation continues to respond to and recover from coronavirus (COVID-19), Americans should also prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which is forecasted to be especially active this year.
Get Help From Social Security With Online Services
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During this time when our physical offices are closed to the public, you may wonder, “How can I get help from Social Security without visiting an office?”
Extensions To Expiration Dates Of Some SCDMV Products End June 30th
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Extensions to expiration dates of some products the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) issues will end on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Health Officials Strongly Suggest Social Distancing And Wearing Face Masks
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DHEC, SCHA, SCMA and SCORH have come together to strongly urge all South Carolinians to actively help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and save the lives of our fellow residents by practicing physical social distancing and properly using face masks.
South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee To Increase
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For the fourth consecutive year, South Carolina’s Motor Fuel User Fee, which helps support road, bridge, and infrastructure construction in South Carolina, will increase from $0.22 to $0.24 per gallon beginning July 1.
EPA Urges Public To Dispose Of PPE Properly
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to recycle materials from their households and properly dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SC Thrive Announces Rental-Assistance Program For State Residents Impacted By COVID-19
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SC Thrive is pleased to announce, in cooperation with the South Carolina State Housing Finance and Development Authority (SC Housing), the launch of the COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program.