**FEMA Stands Ready as South Carolina Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine**
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, FEMA, under the direction of President Trump and in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is positioned and ready to support states along the Southeast coast as needed.
While state and local partners lead preparedness efforts within their communities, FEMA is actively engaged with Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia to assist with any needs that may exceed their capabilities.
The storm could bring storm surge, heavy rainfall, and flooding to portions of the Southeast. Residents are urged to follow instructions from their local emergency management officials to stay safe.
FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C., along with Regional Response Coordination Centers in Atlanta and Philadelphia, are activated to help coordinate any requests for federal assistance and resources.
More than 100 FEMA staff members have been deployed to support state response actions, including Incident Management Assessment Teams and Federal Coordinating Officers. Urban Search and Rescue task forces are also pre-positioning assets to assist if requested, with additional personnel on standby and ready to deploy.
FEMA’s state liaisons are embedded with state emergency operations from Florida to North Carolina, maintaining continual communication with state emergency management officials.
**How Residents Can Prepare:**
– **Stay Informed:** Sign up for local weather alerts to receive timely updates.
– **Know Your Evacuation Zone:** Follow instructions from local officials regarding evacuation orders.
– **Make a Plan:** Identify where you will shelter and practice how you will communicate with family and friends after a disaster.
– **Get Supplies:** Ensure you have enough food, water, and essential items to last several days.
Residents should identify their risks, prepare accordingly, and stay informed as the situation develops. FEMA remains committed to supporting states and communities through this potential event.
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