SCETV to broadcast live press conference for South Carolina Earthquake Preparedness Week and participate in Great ShakeOut earthquake drill | Stories | October 14, 2025

South Carolina ETV and Public Broadcasting (SCETV) will live stream a news conference hosted by the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) on October 15 at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center in West Columbia. The press conference will feature leaders of emergency management and state agencies discussing South Carolina Earthquake Preparedness Week, which will be held October 12-18, and previewing upcoming Southeastern earthquake safety drills.

Governor Henry McMaster has declared October 12-18, 2025, as Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina. The week serves as a reminder for residents to learn more about the state's seismic fault system and how to prepare for potential earthquakes.

During the press conference, Major General Robin Stilwell, commanding general of the South Carolina National Guard, SCEMD Director Kim Stinson, SCEMD Director Michael Wise and State Geologist Scott Howard will be joined to share updates on earthquake awareness, preparation tools and safety procedures.

A highlight of the week is the Great Southeast ShakeOut, scheduled for October 16 at 10:16 a.m. More than 1.8 million participants across eight states and Washington, D.C., are expected to join this regional earthquake safety training, part of an international campaign to teach the three key steps to staying safe during an earthquake:

Get down on your hands and knees, covering your head and neck with one arm and a hand as you crawl for shelter under a table or desk, and hold on to your shelter until the shaking stops.

People with limited mobility can also practice earthquake safety in ways appropriate to their condition. Schools, businesses, government agencies and families across South Carolina are encouraged to register and participate at Shakout.org/southeast.

So far in 2025, more than a dozen low-magnitude earthquakes have been recorded in South Carolina. Geologists at the College of Charleston report that the state typically experiences 10 to 20 earthquakes each year.

SCETV's emergency response communications and weather reporting efforts extend across the state. SCETV closely monitors evolving weather conditions, ensuring timely updates during weather events through statewide multi-platform coverage. Leveraging the South Carolina Emergency Information Network (SCEIN), a partnership with WUFT in Gainesville, Florida, SCETV regularly provides important updates across its broadcast television and radio networks, on social media and online. Additionally, in collaboration with SCEMD and the Governor's Office, SCETV broadcasts and live streams statewide news conferences and provides the latest information on state government office closures. For weather updates and preparedness resources, visit SCETV's dedicated weather page at SCETV.org/weather.

South Carolina's Official Earthquake Guide contains checklists and preparedness tips; Additional resources are available at Earthquake.sc. The SC Emergency Manager mobile app also includes an earthquake map and allows users to sign up for alerts when seismic activity occurs. The app is free on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

The South Carolina Earthquake Preparedness Week press conference will be streamed live on the SCETV website and SCETV YouTube page.

FAST FACTS SCETV will live stream the Earthquake Preparedness Week press conference on October 15 at 10 a.m. from the South Carolina Emergency Operations Center in West Columbia. Henry McMaster has declared October 12-18, 2025, as Earthquake Preparedness Week in South Carolina. The Great Southeast ShakeOut earthquake drill will be held on October 16 at 10:16 a.m. Residents can register for Great ShakeOut at Shakout.org/southeast. The South Carolina Earthquake Preparedness Week press conference will be streamed live on the SCETV website and SCETV YouTube page.

About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public education broadcast network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina's voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working to create a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to broadcasting local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South, and Downing of a Flag, and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.

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