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The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) is pleased to announce Beaufort and Charleston counties have won the 2024 Barrett Lawrimore Memorial Regional Cooperation Award for their collaborative efforts on their “Strengthening Regional Coroner Capacity” project. The award was given during this year’s SCAC Fall Advocacy Meeting.
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The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) is pleased to announce Chester County has won the 2024 J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award for their project, “Enhancing Emergency Response: Leveraging Technology for Coordinated Efforts to Protect Our Schools.” The award was given during this year’s SCAC Fall Advocacy Meeting.
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State and federal agencies, along with representatives from nonprofit organizations will hold a Team South Carolina County Day Tuesday, Oct. 22 for Abbeville, Greenwood and McCormick Counties. Team South Carolina County Days provide local residents affected by Hurricane Helene with a one-stop opportunity to learn about
FEMA has issued interim guidance no longer requiring pre-approval of Private Property Debris Removal (PPDR) and that change will be reflected in Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide v5.
Please see FEMA’s latest Fact Sheet on PPDR that outlines the conditions for reimbursement. Note the following items as conditions of reimbursement:
- Notification to FEMA: The applicant must notify FEMA when PPDR ... Read more
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) will be offering recovery office hours, virtually, to provide local governments access to Recovery staff. They will answer questions and provide assistance on:
- Public Assistance
- Individual Assistance
- Recovery planning
- Reimbursement documentation and other topics
Below is the Webex information for these calls: