News & Media
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.
Links to Official City of Sumter Social Media Pages:
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.
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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...Read more
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...Read more
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
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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...Read more
The Communications Department at the City of Sumter is charged with providing news and information to council, administration, departments, dignitaries and elected officials, community and local, regional and national media outlets. The Communications Department fields all questions from the media and provides opportunities for interviews with leadership and experts on specific topics, as well as provides media support for many events, activities, and services throughout the community.
Additionally, the communications department tells the story of the City of Sumter through written stories, photos and videos on the more than 30 departments across the city, provides support to Team Sumter and oversees the City of Sumter's social media pages, the city website and the city's employee portal.
Use of any City of Sumter logos or seal is reserved for official City of Sumter business only.