Mayor's Office of Resilience, Sustainability and Emergency Management

In 2018, a new office was created that includes and aligns the City’s efforts on Resilience, Sustainability and Emergency Management.

Divisions

ResilienceResilience
SustainabilitySustainability 
Emergency ManagementEmergency Management


FEATURED UPDATES!

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC CODE IN FULL EFFECT

Operations throughout Charleston are now required to eliminate use of single-use plastic carryout and merchandise bags, as well as certain plastic carryout and food packaging items.

Learn More

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VIEW THE 2023 

Flooding and Sea Level Rise Strategy

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NEW!  FAQs on the USACE Perimeter Protection Project



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CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 


View the 5-Year Strategy


Cover Climate Action Plan May 2021

Mission

The City of Charleston's Office of Resilience and Emergency Management will provide leadership and foster collaboration that results in a holistic approach to understand threats, risks and interdependencies between systems, people and policy.  The office will also develop, champion and support efforts, consistent with recognized best practices, to lead city government towards solutions to make a stronger and more resilient Charleston from both chronic and acute shocks.

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