Continuity of Government in Event of Emergency
It is the policy of Greenville County to respond quickly in event of emergency. Continuity of government is paramount in the event of crisis.
Greenville County is working internally and with many public and private organizations to assure that in case of extreme emergency that essential County government services would continue.
County leaders and Greenville County Emergency Management have already met, discussed, and updated the existing Continuity of Operations Plan. This detailed document has contingency plans that ensure performance, protect human and natural resources, identify line of succession, and much more. Procedures and policies have been in place for decades but are consistently being modernized, modified and improved to effectively deal with unique situations.
While we are doing all that we can to be prepared to carry out county-wide operations, there is much our community can do to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
As per state law, DHEC is the governing body with authority over health issues.
https://scdhec.gov/ is a valuable source of information. Their website includes up to the minute information on potential cases in our state. DHEC offers a COVID-19 hotline to call with any questions: 1-855-472-3432
The Federal government and the Center for Disease Control offer a comprehensive guide that includes:
