Hurricane Helene: Public Health Department Closures

Latest updates: Hurricane Helene

Our public health departments' hours of operation may be affected by power and staffing outages. This means that some closures may not appear on the state government office delays and closings map. The health and safety of our employees and our clients remains our highest priority. We are working to get services restored as safely and quickly as possible.

Learn more about DPH's role with hurricanes, floods, and weather emergencies.

This information is provided for historical purposes.

Celebrating DHEC's Past, Present, and Future (1973-2023)

As DHEC celebrates 50 years of service to the State of South Carolina and its people, we reflect on the history of the agency and the history of public health and environmental health services in our state. July 1, 2023, marks DHEC’s 50th anniversary, but our story stretches back more than a century. Our staff has compiled a thorough lookback highlighting people, places, and stories from South Carolina’s past. While reflecting on our past we are also preparing for the future as July 1, 2024, DHEC will be transitioning to two new cabinet agencies — the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services and the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

View DHEC's Walk Through History (Virtual Exhibits)

View DHEC's Building Story Map

View Playlist of DHEC Historic Videos