⚠️ If a tornado warning is issued for your area, seek shelter indoors immediately. Go to the center of an interior room (central closet, bathroom, etc.) on the lowest building level away from corners, windows, doors and outside walls: scemd.org/prepare/types-… #scwx #sctweets

Flood water is extremely dangerous! Do not go outside if your area is flooded— the water can be contaminated and contain dangerous debris.   Underground or downed power lines can also electrically charge the water.  #Debby

Do you know the difference between a tornado watch and tornado warning? WATCH = Be prepared. WARNING = Take action. Stay safe and learn more below 🔽

If you see standing water on the roadways , please DO NOT drive through it. Turn around . #turnarounddontdrown

If you encounter a road closure, they are there for a reason, for your safety. Obey the posted signs and never drive around a barricade. --------------------------------------------------- i se encuentra con una carretera cerrada durante o después de condiciones meteorológicas

Gov. Gov. Henry McMaster: “This storm is creeping across our state. Creeping across.”

Flash Flood Warning including Spartanburg SC, Boiling Springs SC and Valley Falls SC until 6:00 PM EDT

Let's say you are driving on a 2-lane highway with a middle turn lane. Up ahead, there's a school bus on the opposite side with the stop arm extended - are you required to stop? Answer: Yes! A 2-lane highway with a turn lane or median is NOT considered a multi-lane highway

If a school bus is stopped with the stop arm extended on a road with four or more lanes, ALL drivers traveling in the SAME direction as the bus must stop. Passing on the left like you see in the video is not only illegal, it also puts the kids in danger. In South Carolina,

Take a look behind the scenes as these SC Highway Patrol's K-9s, and their handlers, get their official #TeamDPS portraits taken.   As is tradition with the Highway Patrol, these K-9s are named after our fallen troopers, honoring their sacrifice and preserving their legacy of

✨ Today is the day!✨ MADD is partnering with law enforcement across 30+ states to hit the streets with increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints to combat impaired driving. 🚨🚔 Be sure to plan ahead for a safe ride home by using a rideshare service, designating a sober

#SaturationSaturday: The South Carolina Highway Patrol & other law enforcement agencies will conduct sobriety checkpoints across SC this evening to reduce the number of drunk & drugged drivers on the road. If you are out enjoying alcohol, be responsible & get a sober driver. #SoberOrSlammer

Troopers and local law enforcement across the state are out in full for the @madd_southcarolina Saturation Saturday! If you’re drinking don’t drive! Be responsible and call ride.

The SCHP is teaming up with the Georgia State Patrol for the annual Hands Across the Border event this evening, during which they will set up checkpoints along the SC/GA state lines. This yearly partnership aims to reduce the number of impaired drivers on both SC and GA roadways.

** SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT – August 30 - September 2, 2024 ** Motorists will see additional law enforcement over the next few days as SCDPS conducts special enforcement during the #LaborDay holiday period, which marks the end of the 100 Deadly Days of Summer in SC. #SoberOrSlammer

If you're planning to drink this Labor Day weekend, plan a sober ride home: 🔴Call a taxi 🔴Schedule a rideshare 🔴Call a sober friend to bring you home Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

Whether you are heading out to watch college football or to enjoy NASCAR at Darlington Raceway, keep in mind that there is special DUI enforcement all #LaborDay Weekend. If you are drinking, don’t get behind the wheel. You could end up in jail or worse. #SoberOrSlammer

SCDPS will join agencies across the US this week to raise awareness of child passenger safety during the annual #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek. SCDPS staff will give safety talks and car seat demonstrations at several locations across the state. See below for a list of these events.

As a parent, you would do anything to keep your kids safe. Choosing the right child seat & installing it properly before every car ride is the best way to keep them safe in the car. During #ChildPassengerSafetyWeek, we hope you’ll take a moment to visit NHTSA.GOV/TheRightSeat.

Thank you to Welcome Elementary for having me for School Buddies today!