Orangeburg South Carolina is the county seat of Orangeburg County between Columbia and Charleston. The city is home to South Carolina State University — a historically Black university — and Claflin University. Orangeburg County sits between the Savannah River Site nuclear complex to the southwest and Shaw AFB to the northeast. The North Edisto and Edisto rivers create flooding risk during major storm events. The city gained national attention in 1968 when state troopers killed three Black students during a civil rights protest — the Orangeburg Massacre.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
- Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Primary Hazard | Nuclear / Agricultural / Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| County FEMA Declarations | 8 |
| Last Major Event | Matthew 2016 |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 803-533-6020 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 247 ft above sea level |