South Carolina Emergency Management Division

Name

South Carolina Emergency Management Division

Legal name

South Carolina Emergency Management Division

Website

https://scemd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is the state government agency that coordinates all-hazard emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across South Carolina, serving 46 county emergency management offices, 50+ state agency partners, and state residents via the State Emergency Operations Center and CodeRED alerts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Emergency Management Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (922160), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Communications & Dispatch (911/112/999, PSAP) (BPAIAGAD), State/Provincial Public Safety & Emergency Management (Police, Fire, EMS Oversight) (BPAIABAG), Disaster Response Coordination & Incident Command (EOC/ICS) (HLAJAGAB)

Keywords

• Emergency management services
• Disaster response coordination
• Emergency notification systems
• Disaster preparedness training
• Disaster recovery assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

West Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Government Funding: SCEMD is a division of the Adjutant General's Office under the S.C. Department of the Military. Funded through state government appropriations and federal disaster relief funds. No revenue is generated from services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SCEMD coordinates statewide emergency management across the four mission areas of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for South Carolina. The agency operates the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) and 24/7 State Warning Point, deploys the CodeRED emergency notification system, manages disaster recovery centers, and delivers training through its Learning Management System. All services are provided at no cost to South Carolina residents, county governments, and partner state agencies.

Product overview

The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) operates as a coordinating agency for statewide emergency management, functioning as a division of the Adjutant General's Office. The organization provides a portfolio of public safety products and services including the SC Emergency Manager mobile app, interactive websites (Hurricane.SC, Earthquake.SC), the Know Your Zone tool, and CodeRED Emergency Alerts for mass notifications. SCEMD operates the State Emergency Operations Center (a 7,500+ sq ft coordination facility), manages Disaster Recovery Centers, and provides educational resources including Hurricane, Earthquake, and Winter Weather guides. The division offers training through its Learning Management System (LMS), CERT programs, and the Citizens Academy. All operations are supported by the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) which coordinates over 50 government and private-sector organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Earthquake.SC: Interactive earthquake guide website for South Carolina residents
• Hurricane.SC

Products and services

• State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) A 7,500+ square-foot coordination facility in West Columbia, SC, where state agencies, non-profits, and private-sector organizations coordinate response to major disasters. Staffed 24/7 during emergencies by the State Emergency Response Team.
• State Warning Point A 24-hour monitoring center that collects and disseminates disaster and emergency information to government officials at all levels. Operated continuously since 1995.
• CodeRED Emergency Alerts A mass notification system that delivers emergency alerts by phone, text, and email when major disasters are imminent or have occurred. Residents and businesses enroll via the Community Notification Enrollment page.
• SC Emergency Manager Mobile App A mobile application providing South Carolina residents with emergency alerts, disaster information, shelter locations, and personal preparedness resources. Available on iOS and Android.
• Hurricane.SC An interactive online hurricane guide providing evacuation zone information, preparedness resources, and hurricane tracking for South Carolina residents.
• Earthquake.SC An interactive website that guides South Carolina residents through earthquake fundamentals and preparedness measures.
• Know Your Zone A zone finder tool that helps South Carolina residents understand how their area will be affected during a storm and what evacuation requirements apply.
• SCEMD Learning Management System (LMS) An online training platform that delivers emergency management courses and exercises to emergency management professionals across South Carolina.
• Disaster Recovery Centers Physical centers established in affected counties after presidentially declared disasters to provide in-person assistance to survivors seeking federal disaster assistance through FEMA.
• Public Information Phone System (PIPS) A hotline activated during large disasters for residents to ask questions and receive official emergency information.
• CERT Programs (Community Emergency Response Team) Community Emergency Response Team training programs offered across South Carolina to train volunteer emergency responders.
• SCEMD Citizens Academy A hands-on educational program held at the State Emergency Operations Center that teaches community members about the agency responsible for coordinating emergency management.
• Hurricane Guide A comprehensive guide for hurricane preparedness, response, and recovery information for South Carolina residents.
• Earthquake Guide An informational guide covering earthquake preparedness and safety measures for South Carolina residents.
• Winter Weather Guide A guide providing winter weather preparedness and safety information for South Carolina residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Coordinated more than $1 billion in recovery efforts from 2015-2019 following major hurricane and flood events
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner that provides disaster declaration support, Public Assistance and Individual Assistance programs, Fire Management Assistance Grants, and recovery funding following presidentially declared disasters. SCEMD coordinates with FEMA on damage assessments, disaster recovery centers, and federal aid distribution to affected communities.
• SC National GuardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the S.C. Department of the Military. Portions of the National Guard Armory on Fish Hatchery Road in West Columbia were renovated and turned over to SCEMD in 2000. National Guard provides military support during disaster response operations.
• State Emergency Response Team (SERT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of members from various state agencies, non-profit organizations, and private-sector entities with dedicated roles in emergency operations. SERT is prepared to staff the SEOC 24 hours a day during emergencies and disasters.
• 46 County Emergency Management OfficescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCEMD works with each of the 46 county emergency management directors to facilitate plans, resources, and support for emergencies. Twelve regional emergency managers coordinate directly with county offices on plan enhancement, training, and exercise development.
• Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCEMD coordinated with DHEC during the COVID-19 pandemic response, supporting the overall state response and supporting local agencies. DHEC handles public health aspects while SCEMD coordinates overall state emergency management.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner providing national emergency management guidance and support. SCEMD operates under National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant procedures aligned with DHS standards.
• Taiwan (Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta)minorOthersDonated 92,000 surgical masks to support South Carolina frontline medical personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks were shipped directly from Taiwan to SCEMD's warehouse beginning May 27, 2020.
• OnSolve (CodeRED)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the CodeRED emergency notification system used by SCEMD to deliver emergency alerts by phone, text, and email to registered South Carolina residents and businesses.
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides low-interest disaster loans for businesses and residents affected by disasters. SBA approvals supplement SCEMD-coordinated recovery efforts following presidentially declared disasters.
• South Carolina Educational Television (SCETV)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnered with SCEMD in 2019 to recognize 30 years since Hurricane Hugo impacted the state, producing educational content about hurricane preparedness.
• Dominion Energy (V.C. Summer Nuclear Station)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSCEMD conducts annual tests of Wireless Emergency Alert systems for the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station as part of Dominion Energy's Radiological Emergency Preparedness program, coordinating emergency planning for nuclear power plant incidents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCEMD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheSCEMD
• Facebookfacebook.com/SCEMD
• Instagraminstagram.com/SCEMD
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-carolina-emergency-management-division

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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