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The City of Sumter works to ensure residents receive as much information as possible about all things relating to the City in a timely manner. In the News Room, you will find official press releases from the City, awards to the City, important services and project information from the Mayor, public service announcements, official city photos, links to social media accounts and more.

SUMTER, SC (Oct. 9, 2015) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be opening a Disaster Recovery Center at the Sumter County Civic Center, at 700 W. Liberty St. in Sumter, beginning at 1 p.m. today. Hours of Operation are 8 am to 7 pm daily, until further notice. The center will be staffed...
Floods, big or small, can have devastating effects on your home and your family. You can take steps to reduce the harm caused by flooding. Learn how to prepare for a flood, stay safe during a flood, and protect your health when you return home after a flood. Click here to visit the Centers for...
In an effort to keep our Citizens informed on the maintenance and cleanup of the 2015 flood and where we go from here... The City of Sumter and Oswego boil water advisories have been lifted. Rembert is the only water system that remains under a boil water advisory. Both Highway 261 North to Camden...
If your home or business sustained flood damage, the City and County Flood Damage Prevention Regulations may affect how you rebuild or make improvements. A building permit is required for most repairs and demolition to flood damaged property beyond simple clean up and removal of debris, including...
Sumter, SC has been approved by the federal government to receive Individual Emergency Assistance as a result of the heavy rain and flooding that occurred in our area on October 1, 2015 If you have experienced damages to your home, business or property and they are not covered by any existing...
In an effort to keep our Citizens informed on the maintenance and cleanup of the 2015 flood and where we go from here... The City of Sumter, Oswego and Rembert water systems all remain under a boil water advisory. Remind everyone that flooding is still occurring and damage assessments are not...
In an effort to keep our Citizens informed on the maintenance and cleanup of the 2015 flood and where we go from here... The City of Sumter, Oswego and Rembert water systems are all under a boil water advisory, until further notice. Residents should boil any water used for consumption (food prep and...
UPDATE, October 9, 2015 -- City of Sumter, Oswego and Rembert boil water advisories HAVE ALL BEEN LIFTED. UPDATE, October 8, 2015 -- City of Sumter and Oswego boil water advisory HAS BEEN LIFTED. (Rembert remains in effect). UPDATE, October 7, 2015 -- Water customers for the City of Sumter, Oswego...
UPDATE, OCTOBER 7, 7 PM: City of Sumter and Sumter County will continue the 12 Midnight thru 7 AM curfew, until Saturday morning. UPDATE 6:45 PM: City of Sumter City Council has extended the curfew through Saturday morning. Each night curfew will be in effect from 12 Midnight to 7 am. SUMTER, SC...
Sumter, S.C. October 5, 2015, 7:45 pm - The City of Sumter garbage service will resume by midday on Tuesday, October 6. Customers should expect delays and we will do the best we can to collect your trash considering road conditions.