Hanna Resources

S.C. Emergency Management Division announces resources on stand-by to respond to the possible effects of Tropical Storm Hanna:

· 569 law enforcement officers with the Department of Public Safety are on stand-by to respond as needed.

· The South Carolina National Guard has 2500 Guardsmen on duty.

· The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources has 260 law enforcement officers on alert for potential deployment across the state as needed for rural search and rescue.

· The Department of Transportation has authorized weight and balance restriction waivers for large trucks to all the free-flow of supplies through the state.

· DOT has also contacted construction companies involved with road projects to insure potential evacuation routes will be clear.

· DHEC has identified approximately 700 healthcare professionals, who have volunteered for disasters through the state’s SC Serve program. These professionals include doctors, nurses, pharmacists and social workers.

· DHEC has 6 SC Med mobile medical units, equipped with cots, first aid supplies, and air conditioning, which can provide temporary treatment centers for the injured. Since these units are mobile, they can be moved to areas where they are of most benefit to those who need them.

· DHEC has established 4 Rapid Needs Assessment Teams that assess conditions and community needs following a disaster. These teams are composed of representatives from numerous disciplines across public health, including environmental health professionals, nurses, social workers and administrative support. They review community conditions and needs, providing feedback to DHEC’s Emergency Operations Center for effective and efficient allocation of resources to the area.

· The Department of Social Services employees are prepared to staff potential evacuation shelters along with American Red Cross volunteers as needed.

· The South Carolina Emergency Operations Center remains at operational condition 3.

· The State Emergency Response Team is currently activated for around-the-clock operations.

Online Resources:
You can get the very latest information on the projected course of Hanna from Storm Team 7 in the Live Vipir Forecast by clicking here

Follow the storms' developments -- as well as Ike and Josephine which continue to build in the Atlantic -- in our Hurricane Center by clicking here

Get hurricane and disaster preparation information.

South Carolina prepares for Hanna and helps keep residents safe.

North Carolina prepares and helps keep residents safe.

Lee County Red Cross shelter locations and information.

Get evacuation maps here and here.

The best way people can help the victims of this and other disasters is by making a financial contribution to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. You may do this by mailing a check to your local chapter, calling your local chapter to make a credit card donation, or going online at www.redcross.org.

Check FEMA for disaster assistance and other aid.

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