Project Impact

WHAT IS PROJECT IMPACT?

• Project Impact is an initiative originally sponsored by FEMA to assist local communities in becoming more disaster resistant.
   
• An on-going initiative in the Charleston County Area that performs projects which help make our community better able to resist damages due to hazard events.
   

HOW DO I MAKE MY HOME OR BUSINESS MORE DISASTER RESISTANT?

• Flood Hazard Information
  
  Project Impact flood hazard flyer
   
• Hurricane Hazard Information
  
  Project Impact hurricane hazard flyer
   
• Earthquake Hazard Information
  
  Project Impact earthquake hazard flyer
   
• Tornado Hazard Information
  
  Project Impact tornado hazard flyer
   
• Wildfire Hazard Information
  
  Project Impact wildfire hazard flyer
   
• Other Information
   

PROJECT IMPACT SUPERIOR CODE NEW CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

• Flyer
   
• Specifications
   

PROJECT IMPACT SUPERIOR CODE RETROFIT PROGRAM

• Specifications
   
• S.C. Safe Home Program (grants/tax credits for retrofitting homes for enhanced wind resistance)
   

PROJECT IMPACT EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES

• Generator Safety Brochure
   
• Hazard Resistant Landscaping Brochure
   
• A Boat Owner’s Guide to Storm Preparation Brochure
   
• Preparation and Preservation of Damaged Collections, Antiques and Other Valuables Brochure
   
• Earthquake Brochure
   
• Flood Safety Brochure
   
• Drainage Awareness Campaign Brochure
   
• After a Disaster: Hiring a Contractor
   

PROJECT IMPACT FOR KIDS (AND TEACHERS!)

• Flyer of programs for schools
   
• Mini-grant application
   
• Lowcountry Science Fair Awards Information
   
• “Beat the Brainiac” school assemblies
   
• Project Impact Scout Patch Program

Activity Sheets

• Earthquake
   
• Flood
   
• Fire
   
• Hurricane

Want more information?

• Hazard information
   
• FEMA for kids
   

PROJECT IMPACT CONTACT INFORMATION:

Charleston County Building Services Department
Lonnie Hamilton III Public Services Building
4045 Bridge View Dr., Rm. A-311
N. Charleston, SC 29405

Telephone: (843) 202-6940
Fax: (843) 202-6954

E-mail: buildingservices@charlestoncounty.org