South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 9 - Emergency Measures
Section 25-9-20. Terms of compact.

The compact authorized by the provision of this article shall be in form as hereinbelow set out, with such modifications and restrictions as the Governor may deem necessary for the proper protection of the best interests of the State of South Carolina, to wit:
Interstate Civil Defense Disaster Compact Between the States of __________ and South Carolina
The contracting States solemnly agree:

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ARTICLE II.

(a) Insignia, arm bands and any other distinctive articles to designate and distinguish the different civil defense services.
(b) Blackouts and practice blackouts, air raid drills, mobilization of civil defense forces and other tests and exercises.
(c) Warnings and signals for drills or attacks and the mechanical devices to be used in connection therewith.
(d) The effective screening or extinguishing of all lights and lighting devices and appliances.
(e) Shutting off water mains, gas mains, electric power connections and the suspension of all other utility services.
(f) All materials or equipment used or to be used for civil defense purposes in order to assure that such materials and equipment will be easily and freely interchangeable when used in or by any other party state.
(g) The conduct of civilians and the movement and cessation of movement of pedestrians and vehicular traffic, prior, during and subsequent to drills or attacks.
(h) The safety of public meetings or gatherings.
(i) Mobile support units.

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ARTICLE XIV.

For the State of For the State of South Carolina Date ........., 1952 Date ........., 1952 Attest: Attest: Secretary of State Secretary of State
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 44-402; 1952 (47) 1721.

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