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Stay Prepared for the Storm
Living in South Carolina means that everyone needs to understand and be prepared for hurricanes. We can't prevent hurricanes, but we can take action to protect ourselves and our families from these storms' dangers.
Water & Food Safety
Make sure your food and water is safe to consume. When in doubt, throw it out.
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Find the latest briefings, hurricane guide, emergency management app and more at the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.
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DHEC Recognizes World Alzheimer’s Day By Urging Residents to Focus on Prevention and Patient Support
Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Heightened Awareness and Showing Support
DHEC Recognizes World Alzheimer's Day and World Alzheimer's Month by urging residents to focus on prevention and patient support
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Mosquitoes in South Carolina
Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites
Even as summer comes to a close, it's important to always remove standing water to reduce breeding grounds for mosquitoes and decrease your risk for West Nile Virus. Remember to "tip and toss."
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Champions of the Environment
K-12 teachers! Do you need funding for your environmental education project?
Champions of the Environment awards grants of $2,500 each school year for projects that improve or protect the environment. The 2022 grant application period will close Sept. 30.
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Septic Tanks - Permits & Licenses
Maintaining your septic system is important to protecting environmental and public health
DHEC is responsible for issuing a septic tank permit before a septic tank can be installed. This helps ensure that a septic tank, also know as an onsite wastewater system, can successfully operate at a proposed site for the proper treatment and disposal of domestic wastewater. DHEC has had a significant increase in the number of permit applications for septic tanks, also called onsite wastewater systems.
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Do you have a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency?
Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic submission form with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy.