Carolina Emergency Response Team

21/04/2026

Looking to Make a Difference When Disaster Strikes?

Join the Carolina Emergency Response Team (CERT) and be part of something bigger. From boots-on-the-ground field operations to critical logistics support, there’s a place for you to help when our community needs it most.

No experience required, just a willingness to serve.

Get involved today: [email protected]

11/04/2026

Boat Life of Charleston—one of our biggest supporters over the years—has officially made the move to TikTok.

They’re rolling out a ton of new content focused on boating right here in the Lowcountry, and it’s going to be worth the follow.

They’ve consistently stepped up for us with donations and volunteers when it mattered most. Let’s return the favor.

Click the link below, give them a follow, and show them the same support they’ve shown us.

https://www.tiktok.com/

14/03/2026

[Saturday, March 14] Severe thunderstorms are possible both tomorrow (Sunday) and Monday. An isolated severe thunderstorm is possible Sunday, with damaging wind gusts the main hazard. A more notable severe threat is anticipated Monday with damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes possible.

26/02/2026

***UPDATED: 2/27/26 @ 8:30 AM***
Samuel has returned home.

🚨Missing Person🚨

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Samuel Dawson was last seen leaving his home at The Villages in Park West around 9 a.m. on February 23, 2026.

He is a white male in his mid-20s with autism. At the time he was last seen, he was riding a blue bicycle and wearing a black or brown striped hooded jacket, reddish-brown pants, and black Adidas shoes with white stripes. He is approximately 6 feet tall and weighs around 160 pounds.

If anyone sees Samuel or has information regarding his whereabouts, please call the Mount Pleasant Police Department at 843-884-4176 or the consolidated dispatch center at 843-743-7200.

25/02/2026

Yesterday team members met with State officials in Columbia for another delivery of several hundred blankets along with several hundred hygiene packs.

Team members will be passing these items out to the local homeless population in the coming weeks.

This is just one of many ways we give back to our community. If you're interested in volunteering drop us a DM or email us at [email protected].

18/02/2026

❗️PLEASE SHARE❗️
The Charleston County Sheriff’s Office searched throughout the night in the Hollywood area for David Graham, 82, and continues efforts today. We are asking the public in this area to check any sheds, outbuildings, yards on your property, and to also review any doorbell camera footage for this individual.

Graham walked away from his home on Dixie Plantation Road around noon on Feb. 16. He suffers from severe dementia.

✅ Description:
- 5’9”
- 220 lbs
- Bald
- Brown eyes
- Last seen wearing a green shirt & khaki pants

If you see him or know his whereabouts, call:
📞 Charleston County Sheriff’s Office: 843-202-1700
📞 Consolidated Dispatch (after hours): 843-743-7200

06/02/2026

Disasters don’t give warnings, preparation makes the difference.
Your donation helps the Carolina Emergency Response Team train, equip, and respond when it matters most.

❤️ Donate today: https://carolinacert.org/donations

03/02/2026

Update.... SHE HAS BEEN FOUND

PLEASE SHARE: The North Charleston Police Department is urgently seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 5-year-old girl, Genesis Yolanda Castillo-Hernandez. LINK: https://bit.ly/3M0S0zX

01/02/2026

Team members are out on the roadways assisting motorist tonight. They have reported back that multiple roads around the area are solid sheets of ice. Many of the elevated roadways are either covered in ice or very slick.

Please don't go out unless you have to, and use extra caution if you do.

01/02/2026

John's Island Residents

The Maybank Hwy and Limehouse bridges are both closed due to icy conditions.

31/01/2026

Earlier today, members of our team were out in the community locating several homeless encampments.
Team members distributed more than 50 blankets, along with hand warmers and cold medicine. This brings our total over the past 48 hours to nearly 100 blankets handed out to those in need.

If you would like to volunteer your time or make a donation to support these efforts, please email [email protected].