South Carolina Office of Resilience

NEWS RELEASE FROM THE SC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION: Catawba Indian Nation, Jasper and York Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance in South Carolina. Homeowners and renters in Jasper and York counties and tribal members of the Catawba Indian Nation who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs. The Catawba Indian Nation, Jasper and York counties join Abbeville, Aiken, Allendale, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Cherokee, Edgefield, Greenville, Greenwood, Hampton, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg and Union counties previously authorized for assistance to households. The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. The telephone line is open every day and help is available in most languages. If you use a relay service, such as Video Relay Service (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA your number for that service. To view an accessible video on how to apply visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance - YouTube. What You’ll Need When You Apply -A current phone number where you can be contacted. -Your address at the time of the disaster and the address where you are now staying. -Your Social Security number. -A general list of damage and losses. -Banking information if you choose direct deposit. -If insured, the policy number or the agent and/or the company name. If you have homeowners, renters’ or flood insurance, you should file a claim as soon as possible. FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. If your policy does not cover all your disaster expenses, you may be eligible for federal assistance. For the latest information about South Carolina’s recovery, visit www.fema.gov/disaster/4829.

The SC Department of Insurance is in Aiken today and tomorrow to assist with filing claims. Details below:

Two in-person application centers will open in South Carolina tomorrow, October 5th, in Greenville and Lexington. Details here: https://lnkd.in/egPnVARU

Citizens of Abbeville and Richland Counties are now eligible to apply for FEMA assistance. This brings SC to a total of 18 counties eligible for Individual Assistance: Abbeville, Aiken, Anderson, Bamberg, Barnwell, Cherokee, Edgefield, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Lexington, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, and Union. Start your application at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, or by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA App.

Citizens in Edgefield, Laurens, and Union Counties are now eligible to apply for assistance from FEMA. The quickest way to apply is to go online to DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362. If you have insurance, you should immediately file a claim. FEMA assistance cannot help with losses already covered by insurance.

SBA disaster loans may be available to homeowners, renters, and businesses of all sizes in areas covered by a disaster declaration. The three types of loans available are Home Disaster Loans, Business Physical Disaster Loans, and Economic Injury Disaster Loans. See the eligible South Carolina counties here, and start your application: https://lnkd.in/g6xcwD8g For help with your application: Call: 800‐659‐2955 Email: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

The One SC Fund is currently accepting donations which will be used to support recovery efforts in South Carolina. This fund is used to support nonprofit organizations providing relief and recovery assistance to South Carolinians impacted by Hurricane Helene. These organizations will use your donation to purchase the exact items required to meet the needs of disaster survivors. Make a donation here: https://lnkd.in/eFVPA6px

The SC Department of Insurance will be hosting an Insurance Claims Village in Greenville. They are offering consumer assistance, remote claims services, & major insurance carriers at the Home Depot located at 79 Woodruff Industrial Lane in Greenville, SC, on Thursday & Friday, October 3rd & 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to assist policyholders.

We will be joining our project partner Weston & Sampson for a public meeting in Dillon County next week to receive public comment on stormwater upgrades to the Riverdale Community stormwater system! Feel free to drop in any time between 4:00-6:00pm to learn about the funding, design, and construction plans. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 8th at the Dillon County Administration Building (109 S 3rd Avenue, Dillon, SC 29536).

If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386 Volunteers may be able to assist with: -Mucking out -Cleaning up trees -Tarping roofs -Clearing debris All services are free. Service is not guaranteed. If there is property damage from Hurricane Helene, report it using the Damage Assessment tool in the SC Emergency Manager app to notify authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx