SC H4157

Recognizes and honors the Anderson County Emergency Management Division (EMD) for being named the 2024 South Carolina Emergency Management Agency of the Year by the South Carolina Emergency Management Association

Commends the division's response to Hurricane Helene in September 2024, including coordination with the National Guard and establishment of accessible sites for water, meals, and donations

Acknowledges Director Josh Hawkins and the EMD team for their work during what is described as the largest hurricane on record to hit the state

Highlights the division's emergency planning for "Rock the Country," the largest concert event in county history with approximately 40,000 daily attendees, requiring year-long coordination with multiple agencies

Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Director Josh Hawkins