FEMA, Cherokee Nation Sign Historic Agreement that Will Help Disaster Survivors
FEMA, Cherokee Nation Sign Historic Agreement that Will Help Disaster Survivors WASHINGTON -- Leaders of FEMA and the Cherokee Nation signed an agreement on Jan. 15 that will enable the Tribal Nation to deploy in support of FEMA’s operations during disasters, the first such agreement ever signed. The Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) is a formal, binding contract. Under the agreement, FEMA’s Supplemental Response Team (SRT) program is able to deploy to the Cherokee Nation’s Incident Management Team, giving it the opportunity to integrate with federal response. The partnership will also create new opportunities for tribal emergency managers to increase their capacity
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Cherokee County
Disaster Recovery Center Opening in Cherokee County COLUMBIA, S.C. – A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Cherokee County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Cherokee County Cherokee County Emergency Management213 Alma St.Gaffney, SC 29340 Open Jan. 3-4, 6-7, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Jan. 5. FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Jan. 28. Click here to find centers that are already open in South Carolina. To find all other center locations, including