Camden South Carolina is the county seat of Kershaw County and is one of the oldest cities in South Carolina with significant military history as the site of Revolutionary War battles. The city sits between Columbia SC and the Savannah River Site nuclear complex. Kershaw County hosts agricultural operations and is in the I-20 corridor connecting Columbia to Augusta. Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter County is within range.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify nearest fallout shelter locations.
- Keep KI tablets if within exposure radius.
- Plan for immediate indoor sheltering.
- Monitor official emergency broadcasts.
// 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 | Military / Nuclear / Agricultural |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| County FEMA Declarations | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2015 Flooding |
// Emergency Information
| Emergency Phone | 803-432-2421 |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
| Elevation | 242 ft above sea level |
// County Risk Profile
Kershaw County SC
South Carolina · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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5/10
Low Risk