Receive emergency notifications
Sign up to receive emergency notifications specific to your address through the Columbia-Richland Citizen Alert System. In the event of an emergency, you can be alerted via phone call, text message or email. Find out more.
Emergency supply list
Prepare yourself, your family, your home and your pets for disaster by checking off the items on this FEMA-approved emergency supply list that can help keep everyone dry, hydrated, fed and safe.
Emergency preparedness kit
Once you've compiled the items for your emergency supply kit, learn how best to store them and where to keep them so they are easily accessible during a disaster situation.
Family disaster plan
Having a plan in place can help families stay connected, organized and safe during a disaster. The American Red Cross suggests families use this family disaster plan to keep informed, keep safe and keep together.
Power outages
Report a power outage directly to your utility provider:
Dominion Energy, 888-333-4465
Fairfield Electric Cooperative, 800-499-7862
Tri-County Electric Cooperative, 877-874-1215 or 803-874-1215
Downed limbs and debris
To report downed limbs and debris blocking roadways, call Richland County's non-emergency line at 803-576-3439.
Richland County's Emergency Planners
The Richland County Emergency Services Department employs a team of professional, knowledgeable emergency planners who help educate residents about how, when and why to be organized for emergencies. Click here to read more about the County's emergency planners.
Hurricane Preparedness Video
Watch Richland County Emergency Planner and Chief Meteorologist Ken Aucoin discuss how the County monitors and prepares for weather emergencies using RC WINDS.
Additional resources
Richland County Emergency Services Department
RC WINDS: Real-time weather data across Richland County
Richland County's Ombudsman: Call or email to make a service request or seek information
Richland County Flood Recovery
Richland County Sheriff's Department
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
For updates during an emergency or for everyday news and information, follow Richland County
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