4 South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Operations Change Due to Inclement Weather
4 South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Operations Change Due to Inclement Weather Columbia, S.C. – Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina operations change due to inclement weather. Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 will close permanently today at 5 p.m. Chester County, Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Richburg, SC 29729 will close temporarily today at 5 p.m. and resume operations on Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Greenwood County, United Way of the Lakelands, 929 Phoenix St., Greenwood, SC 29646 will close temporarily Jan 10-12 and resume operations on Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. Spartanburg
South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open Thursday
South Carolina Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open Thursday COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of the state, Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina will remain open Thursday, Jan. 9. The centers are located at: Abbeville County, Lowndesville Community Center, 416 Main St., Lowndesville, SC 29659 Open Jan. 8-10, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Beaufort County, St. Helena Branch Library, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Road, St. Helena Island, SC 29920 Open Jan. 8-9, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Jan. 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Chester County, Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Richburg, SC 29729 Open Monday- Friday. 8 a.m.-
3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
3 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching. While the deadline has been extended to Jan. 28, there are only three weeks remaining to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible, even with the extended deadline. After Jan. 28, you may still be able to submit documents, update your contact information and
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene
FEMA Extends Application Deadline for South Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Helene COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of the state of South Carolina, homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina now have until Jan. 28, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA. With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. After the deadline of Jan. 28, you may still submit documents, update your contact information and stay in contact with FEMA regarding your application, but you must apply before the deadline. FEMA assistance may include funds for temporary housing while you are
1 Week Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
1 Week Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Jan. 7, 2025, now just one week away. If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Helene, you should register for assistance even if you have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but underinsured applicants may receive help after their claims have been settled. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield
2 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
2 Weeks Left To Apply for FEMA Assistance Following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching. You have only two weeks left to apply for FEMA disaster assistance before the deadline of Jan. 7, 2025. Homeowners and renters in Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Jasper, Kershaw, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Union and York counties
Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina Temporarily Closed for Holidays
Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina Temporarily Closed for Holidays COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina will temporarily close in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Aiken County, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 17519 Atomic Road, Aiken, SC 29803 Open Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. through Jan. 7, 2025 Holiday Closure: Dec. 22-29, 2024, Jan. 1, 2025. Anderson County, Anderson County Library, 300 N. McDuffie St., Anderson, SC 29621 Open Dec. 20-21, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Chester County, Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Richburg, SC 29729 Open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., through Jan. 31
FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program in South Carolina
FEMA Extends Transitional Sheltering Assistance Program in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – At the request of the state of South Carolina, FEMA’s Transitional Sheltering Assistance program has been extended to Jan. 11, 2025, for Helene survivors who continue to need temporary shelter. This allows households additional time to identify other housing solution or make repairs to their home. This will continue providing free hotel and motel rooms to more than 6,000 families who are already checked into area hotels. “Extending the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program through the holiday season provides much-needed relief and support to South Carolinians rebuilding their lives after this disaster,” said Kim Stenson, South Carolina Emergency Management Director. The program has been extended through the night of Jan. 10, 2025, for South Carolina Helene survivors who continue to need temporary shelter.
Resilience Recovery Workshops Continue in the Center and South of the Island
Resilience Recovery Workshops Continue in the Center and South of the Island GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico ― The municipality of Aguas Buenas is located on the eastern side of the Central Mountain Range. It is composed of a mountainous topography, which makes this town prone to landslides during rainy periods. According to the municipality’s federal programs director, José Ortiz López, many communities were developed without considering issues such as runoff and water management, which has generated vulnerability for the roads that connect its residents. To mitigate these effects, the municipality of Aguas Buenas is collaborating with the Puerto Rico Landslides Hazard
There is Still Time to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance After Hurricane Helene in South Carolina
There is Still Time to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance After Hurricane Helene in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane Helene in South Carolina have until 11:59 p.m., Jan. 7, 2025, to apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA urges survivors in designated areas to apply as soon as possible. FEMA assistance may include funds for temporary housing while you are unable to live in your home, such as rental assistance or reimbursement for hotel costs; funds to support the repair or replacement of your primary home, including privately-owned access routes, such as driveways, roads, or