March 24, 2011
Disaster Alert
South Carolina – A wildfire in Horry and Charleston counties prompted the evacuation of about 200 residents and the closure of Highways 17 and 45. The Horry County Emergency Operations Center was partially activated. There were unconfirmed reports of burned houses.
The Carolina Low Country Chapter dispatch a Disaster Action Team opened a shelter. Mass Care served 150 meals and 100 snacks to fire fighters, shelter residents and staff from an Emergency Response Vehicle. Chapter continues to do Disaster Assessment. The shelter was closed before midnight.
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Posted by amrecro
December 1, 2010
Disaster Alert
South Carolina – Severe thunderstorms produced strong winds and minor flooding which affected a 4-block area, mostly businesses and prompted evacuations in Easley, Pickens County yesterday. There were also reports of power, gas, water outages and street closures. The Pickens Emergency Operations Center was staffed yesterday.
ARC of Upstate South Carolina Chapter opened a shelter, staffed the local Emergency Operation Center and will begin Disaster Assessment this morning.
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Posted by amrecro
October 1, 2010
Disaster Alert
South Carolina to New York – Remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole continued to dump several inches of rain that caused flooding throughout many states along the Eastern seaboard. Multiple fatalities reported in North Carolina.
Chapters deployed Disaster Action Teams, placed others on stand-by, opened over a dozen shelters, supported several others, and collaborated with local and state Emergency Operation Centers to assist affected-area residents as needed.
Chapters continue to monitor the situation as additional rainfall is expected.
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Posted by amrecro
August 24, 2010
Disaster Alert
South Carolina – A substation exploded in Oconee County and left thousands of local residents without power on Monday. Oconee County Chapter and Upstate South Carolina Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team, opened a shelter and provided canteening to affected-area residents and emergency responders.
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Posted by amrecro
June 11, 2010
Disaster Alert
South Carolina – Fifteen to seventeen freight cars carrying flammable chemicals derailed in Pickens County prompting the evacuation of homes in a mile radius.
The Upstate South Carolina Chapter opened a shelter for the evacuees at the request Emergency Management and provided canteen services for the evacuees and first responders. The Emergency Operations Center was partially activated and a chapter liaison was present.
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March 30, 2010
Disaster Alert
South Carolina – Severe thunderstorms and a tornado caused damage to several homes in Lexington County and left hundreds of residents in Aiken, Florence and Spartanburg Counties without power on Monday.
The Coastal South Carolina Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT) and worked with disaster victims to determine emergency needs.
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Posted by amrecro
February 1, 2010
Disaster Alert
Strong winter storms that brought ice and snow to several states including Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
since Friday caused power outages to thousands of local residents, closed roadways and stranded travelers. Several State of Emergency declarations were made.
Oklahoma – Winter storms continued to cause power outages to local residents and road closures that stranded travelers throughout the state since Friday. The President declared a State of Emergency for Oklahoma. Chapters deployed Disaster Action Teams (DAT), opened 12 shelters, provided Mass Care or partnered with other organizations to provide Mass Care (MC) for hundreds of residents as well as stranded travelers and staffed or contacted Emergency Operations Centers to assist as needed. As of midnight, February 1st, there were 456 shelter occupants.
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Posted by amrecro
December 10, 2009
Disaster Alert
Tennessee – High winds caused widespread power outages in Sullivan County on Wednesday. The ARC of Northeast Tennessee Chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened a shelter, placed another on stand-by and provided Mass Care (MC) for shelter residents.
Vermont – Winter storms caused widespread power outages to thousands of homes throughout the state on Wednesday and prompted the evacuations of affected-area residents. The Northern Vermont Chapter, Green Mountain Chapter, and Central Vermont-New Hampshire Valley Chapter deployed DATs, opened a shelter, placed another on standby and provided Mass Care (MC) for shelter residents.
South Carolina – Rain and high winds damaged homes and knocked down trees that caused power outages to thousands of homes throughout Greenwood and Laurens County on Wednesday. Evacuations and injuries reported. The ARC of Upstate South Carolina deployed DAT, and provided disaster victims with individual assistance.
New Mexico – Winter storms caused widespread power outages in Cloudcroft and Alamogordo. Local Emergency Management (EM) opened shelter. The Southwestern New Mexico Chapter is supporting shelter with Mass Care (MC) items.
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Posted by amrecro
December 1, 2009
South Carolina – A landfill with unknown materials burned for several hours and prompted evacuations for dozens of homes within the affected area. The Central South Carolina chapter deployed a Disaster Action Team (DAT), opened a shelter, and dispatched an Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) to provide canteen services for emergency responders and provided Mass Care (MC) for the shelter residents.
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Posted by amrecro
November 24, 2009
Disaster Alert
South Carolina – A 10-car train, that carried hazardous materials, overturned in Lexington County and prompted the evacuation of local residents on Sunday, November 20. The evacuation was issued as a precaution in case of a spill.
Central South Carolina chapter deployed Disaster Action Team (DAT) and temporarily opened a shelter for the evacuees while cars were being placed back on tracks.
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