Mission
The Division of General Sanitation carries out many programs for the health and safety of South Carolina citizens. One of these programs, rabies control, is of particular importance because of the 100% fatality rate of the disease. Other areas of responsibility include vector control, nuisance complaints, lead poisoning prevention, and sanitation needs of mobile home parks, camps and school facilities.
The division cooperates with other state agencies in conducting sanitation and safety inspections in regulated child caring facilities. While the division has no regulatory authority in these facilities, the inspections help insure the health and safety of children.
For information regarding these activities, contact the Environmental Health Office at your county health department or one of the staff below.
Program Areas
The Division of General Sanitation programs are diverse, some having a regulatory component. There are other responsibilities in the division that may be of interest to you. Please look at the following listing and let the content be your guide to the services you need. The contact information on the division home page will give you a listing of the program experts to answer any questions you may have.
Regulatory Responsibilities:
Enforces, evaluates, and revises laws and regulations governing or related to:
- Rabies Control
- Nuisances
- Camps
- Schools
- Mobile Home Parks
- Vector Control (mosquitoes, etc.)
- Environmental Interventions for Lead-poisoned Children
- Hotels/Motels
Other Responsibilities:
- Evaluates the field and administrative procedures and practices of the region vector control and rabies control programs.
- Provides technical consultation to local vector and rabies control programs.
- Serves as liaison with federal, state and local governments following natural disasters.
- In connection with the Department of Social Services, coordinates sanitation inspections of day care facilities and child day care facilities.
Staff and Contact Information
Telephone: (803) 896-0655
Fax: (803) 896-0645
L. A. Williams, Jr., Director
williala@dhec.sc.gov
Carolyn Morgan, Administrative Specialist
morgancl@dhec.sc.gov
Sue C. Ferguson, Environmental Health Manager
fergussc@dhec.sc.gov
H. Michael Longshore, Environmental Health Manager
longshhm@dhec.sc.gov
Alana Staley, Environmental Health Manager
staleyar@dhec.sc.gov
M.L. Tanner, Environmental Health Manager
tannerml@dhec.sc.gov
Richard M. Turner, Environmental Health Manager
turnerrm@dhec.sc.gov
Florence office
Tel: (843) 661-4830
Fax: (843) 661-4859