Team SC is working around the clock to clear roads, restore power, and get the gas stations open. The crews out there are working as fast as they can under conditions like we have not seen before. It's going to take some time, but things will return to normal.

The Congaree at Columbia is now forecast to reach Major flood stage late tonight & crest at 31.0 feet early tomorrow afternoon. This crest is near the 2015 value of 31.8 feet. Interests near the river need to take necessary actions including along the Broad river. #Helene #scwx

Be aware of yours and others’ risk for heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and fainting. For more information about how to prevent heat-related illnesses, dph.sc.gov/health-wellnes… or cdc.gov/disasters/extr…

BSW Arena continues to be an outstanding community partner. Arena staff and volunteers are making 2500 lunches per day to support United Way of Greenville County. The South Carolina Department of Public Health is using the arena as a medical needs shelter for 100 patients and their caregivers. (7/7)

Gov. @HenryMcMaster will join state emergency management officials to give an update on Hurricane Helene (2:30 p.m., Oct. 3, 2024). For more information, please continue to follow SC Emergency Management Division and local media. youtube.com/watch?v=i5yOtr…

Here are this week’s Team South Carolina County Days.

Join DPH and other agencies at Gov. Henry McMaster Team South Carolina County Days happening this week. DPH will offer Tdap and flu vaccines and help eligible individuals apply for WIC services. Learn more: bit.ly/4dGDRj7

Acompaña a DPH (Departamento de Salud Pública) y otras agencias en Equipo de Carolina del Sur Días del Condado ocurriendo esta semana, empezando hoy. Más información: governor.sc.gov/news/2024-10/g…

Statement from Dr. Edward Simmer, DPH Interim Director, regarding H5N1/Bird Flu: DPH is working with our Palmetto State partners to monitor bird flu activity, and the current risk to the public is low. Visit bit.ly/3DAtJw6 to learn more about bird flu.

Due to a change in the forecast, state government offices in Richland and Lexington Counties will be closing at noon today. State government offices in other counties will follow county government closure decisions.

Several health departments are closed today due to inclement weather. Please check South Carolina Emergency Management Division's closing webpage (scemd.org/closings) to confirm if DPH and state government offices in your area are open today before going.

WIC Participants: The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is aware of the recent federal executive orders and memos and is awaiting further guidance. In the meantime, your access to WIC services and benefits will continue. We will keep you informed of any updates.

DPH has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident. This is the first confirmed case of measles reported in SC since September 2024. The individual is unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a previous measles infection. View the release here: dph.sc.gov/news/dph-confi…