In this August 9, 2026 episode, we talk to Jessica Stumpf, President of South Carolina's Emergency Management Association, about how to be well prepared during emergency and crisis events, how SCEMA works for all types of event possibilities, and the new app to stay on top of preparedness. Photo: 92.5 Kickin' Country
Lowcountry Forever – SC Emergency Management – August 9, 2026
LOWCOUNTRY FOREVER – August 9, 2026
GUEST: Jessica Stumpf, President of SC Emergency Management Association
ISSUE: Emergency Preparedness
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster proclaimed August Emergency Management Awareness Month for the second year in a row. As we are in hurricane season, much of the Lowcountry thinks this is storm related. Jessica Stumpf, President of the South Carolina Emergency Management Association reminds people that while storms are a big part of what they do, Emergency Management deals with different types of disasters, including shootings and major events. Stumpf spoke of the roles of Emergency Managers across the Palmetto State and the amount of collaboration and preparation that goes into being ready for things like college football games and natural disasters. She also provided information on the organization’s new app that is a checklist for being prepared.
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Monday, August 10, 202608/10/2026
In this August 9, 2026 episode, we talk to Jessica Stumpf, President of South Carolina’s Emergency Management Association, about how to be well prepared during emergency and crisis events, how SCEMA works for all types of event possibilities, and the new app to stay on top of preparedness.
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