Great SCDES teamwork! 🤝 DAQA's Ben Brickle & ARESD's Donna Faile solve complex analytical instrument issues in-house. This collaborative troubleshooting keeps our labs running and saves resources. #Science #Service #Sustainability

Behind the scenes. Getting ready for South Carolina Earthquake Preparedness Week media availability at 10 a.m. #SCWX #SCTweets #EarthquakePreps #SCMedia #Media

"Preparedness is our best defense" said SCEMD Director Kim Stenson, at today's briefing about Earthquake Preparedness Week. Earthquake Preparedness Week reminds us to stay prepared for anything. Pack your emergency kit and update your emergency plan.

HAPPENING TODAY: It's time for The Great Southeast Shakeout, one of the biggest earthquake drills! Practice protecting yourself now so you'll know what to do when the ground starts shaking. Learn more about earthquake safety and preparedness at earthquake.sc

Director Myra Reece joined Senators Russell Ott + Jeff Zell and Santee Cooper to explore Lake Marion’s fight against invasive plants like hydrilla + giant salvinia. Our team works year-round to protect SC’s waters + native habitats. bit.ly/4nUrE0h #ProtectSCWaters

SCDES’s Aquatic Science Division shared SC’s work at the Southeastern Water Pollution Biologists Association Meeting in Florida—presenting on blackwater streams & collaborating with peers on monitoring, restoration, & innovative water science. #SCDES #WaterScience

⏰ The deadline is tomorrow! Nominate someone making an extraordinary impact on SC’s natural resources. 🏆 Nominations close October 17, 2025. Learn more and submit your nomination here ➡️ bit.ly/3IpDIaa Let’s celebrate those making a difference for SC’s environment!

Earthquakes can strike anytime, anywhere. If you’re driving, pull over safely, steer clear of overpasses and powerlines, and stay in your vehicle until the shaking subsides. For helpful tips for any situation, visit: earthquake.sc/know #EarthquakePrep #Prepped

When a hurricane is forecast to impact your area, remember to: -Have multiple ways to receive alerts -Monitor weather updates from the National Weather Service & the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center -Review & follow safety guidance local officials have provided Learn more: bit.ly/48Am26q

SCDES has published proposed updates to the State Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines for Phase I beaches as part of the 2024–2027 review cycle. These updates help protect South Carolina’s shorelines, properties, and coastal ecosystems. 🌊 Read more: bit.ly/47f3fLI

♻️ Calling all SC K–12 schools! Up to $1,500 in grant funding is available for waste reduction, recycling, & compost projects. Buy materials, environmental lessons, composting, & more! 🗓 Deadline: Oct 31 📧 Email [email protected] or call 803.898.1328 for details.

Our Lancaster office hosted a regional outreach day. They invited representatives from local towns & municipalities to network & enjoy lunch. Attendees also received staff contact information for the Lancaster office. The next outreach day is planned for Aiken in November.

Fall means being cozy by candles, roasting s'mores and heating the house. These are leading causes of home fires. Check smoke alarms and plan escape routes. Find more tips to keeping your home safe at tinyurl.com/mr2nm8we.

A marginal risk for thunderstorms on Sunday with a cold front moving through. Minimal rainfall, but strong gusty winds and a few rumbles of thunder are possible. #scwx #ncwx #gawx

SCDES Director Myra Reece and team met with homebuilders, local officials, & Rep. Carla Schuessler in the Pee Dee to discuss environmental permitting. These meetings strengthen communication & collaboration statewide on topics like stormwater, dams, septic, & coastal reviews.

#ICYMI there’s still time to enter! 🎨 Students ages 9–14 can submit their artwork for the 2025 S.C. Radon Poster Contest! Radon is a hidden danger — invisible, odorless, and can cause cancer. 💸 Win prizes 🗓️ Deadline: Oct. 🔗 des.sc.gov/radon

Clouds increase this morning with breezy conditions developing by midday. Showers are possible during the late morning and early afternoon hours with a second round possible towards evening. A thunderstorm or two cannot be ruled out. #CAEWx #SCWx #GAWx

SCDES, PalmettoPride & S.C. Dept. of Natural Resources would like to remind you that if you SEE IT, REPORT IT. Illegally dumped tires are unsightly and dangerous. If you see illegally dumped tires in your community, do your part and call 1-877-7 LITTER. des.sc.gov/SeeItReportIt

We still have a few vendor spots open for this year’s EAC! Vendors will be featured in our Exhibitor Showcase open throughout the day to our estimated 400 attendees. Secure your space before they’re gone! Scan the QR code or visit des.sc.gov/EAC for more information.