Central Midlands Council of Governments

06/11/2026

Don't forget to make your needs known by filling out the anonymous needs assessments urvey for older adults in South Carolina. The purpose of this survey is to plan for future services for our senior community.

Please click on the link below to participate. If you are interested in receiving a PDF version for sharing among your network, please email [email protected].
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdfmNAQyen.../viewform... See less

06/05/2026

Governments working together to make the Midlands better.

06/01/2026

Join us for an upcoming drop-in information session at Fairfield County Library to learn about aging services that may be available to you.

05/26/2026

This past Thursday, the Central Midlands Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Group had its annual flower arranging! We are so grateful for the often thankless work that family caregivers do each day. It's an honor to share in this act of self-care with them. A special thank you as well to the florists who donated flowers for the event.

05/14/2026

05/06/2026

The South Carolina Association of Area Agencies on Aging is conducting a needs assessment, and we would love to hear from you. Click here to take the free, anonymous survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfmNAQyeniycjl1FhMRfFU0OJ-p5dZa0JNT7KmPskTYVktLA/viewform?fbzx=-8901911753175410363

04/29/2026

Join us on May 29 for Medicare Fraud Bingo! Call 803-744-5130 for more information and to register.

04/28/2026

https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article315552040.html

Every spring, thousands of people enter a lottery at Congaree National Park to see a natural light show created by the blinking beetles.

04/28/2026

NEWS RELEASE: Governor Henry McMaster has declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month, encouraging residents to prepare now for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, State Emergency Response Team members, and county emergency managers are urging people, communities, and businesses to plan ahead, gather supplies, and stay informed.

The state's Hurricane Preparedness Month theme, “Plan Ahead. Stay Ahead,” encourages South Carolinians to take simple steps now before a storm is on the horizon. Being prepared ahead of time helps you stay one step ahead of any storm.

Know Your Zone. In South Carolina, hurricane evacuation decisions are based on designated zones in coastal counties. You can quickly find your zone using the SC Emergency Manager mobile app, downloading the 2026 South Carolina Hurricane Guide (https://www.scemd.org/stay-informed/publications/hurricane-guide/) or by visiting https://hurricane.sc/.

Prepare Your Home. Check your home now to make sure it’s ready for hurricane season. Inspect your roof, clean your gutters, and review your insurance coverage. Take photos and make a list of your belongings for documentation so you’re prepared if damage occurs.

Remember Your Route. Identify your nearest hurricane evacuation route before the season begins. If your area is ordered to evacuate, follow guidance from local authorities and blue hurricane evacuation signs throughout the state, as they are more reliable than GPS navigation.

With more than 180 miles of coastline and many low-lying communities, South Carolina faces a high risk from hurricanes and tropical storms. While coastal areas often see the greatest impact, these storms can cause damage across the entire state. Flooding and storm surge remain the most serious threats, while high winds and tornadoes can also lead to significant destruction.

Recent storms have shown just how far-reaching these impacts can be, bringing power outages, fallen trees, tornadoes, and inland flooding to communities well beyond the coast. These events serve as a strong reminder that preparation is essential, no matter where you live in the state.

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, making early preparation essential.

Link to release: https://www.scemd.org/news/hurricane-preparedness-month-3/