Shelters: Where to go if Helene impacted you in the CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Hurricane Helene swept through causing devastation all across the CSRA and the southeast - damaging trees, power lines and hundreds of houses. If you have been impacted and need shelter, here’s where you can find it throughout the CSRA.

Free meals, water distribution, shelters for those in need in the CSRA

As the CSRA copes with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the community is coming together to serve those in need of a hot meal.

Augusta

Henry Brigham Community Center at 2463 Golden Camp Road
Bell Auditorium located at 712 Telfair Street
The Salvation Army Center of Hope at 1384 Greene Street

Aiken/Edgefield counties

Paul Knox Middle School, 1894 Wells Road in North Augusta
True Testament Church, 1031 Reynolds Pond Road, 803-295-9800
JET Middle School, 1095 Columbia Highway, Johnston

Bamberg

Bamberg First Baptist Church -11823 Heritage Highway, Bamberg. Please bring all essential items you might need, including but not limited to food and snacks, medications, blankets and pillows, any important documents, cell phones, and chargers. If you have any questions regarding the shelter, reach out to Bamberg EOC at 803-245-3013, Bamberg First Baptist: at 803-245-2453, Pastor Brad Hudson at 864-608-3075. Your safety and well-being are our top priority.

Augusta leaders promise help is on the way. But is it?

The city posted online that it is “actively collaborating” with agencies. News 12 is pushing for more specific evidence.

Halifax North damage after Hurricane Helene.

Johnston

The Merriwether Elementary shelter has been closed and moved to JET Middle School, 1095 Columbia Road.

McDuffie

Sweetwater Recreation Park located at 180 Sweetwater Road in Thomson

LIST: What’s open? Gas stations, restaurants and grocery stores in the CSRA

Across the CSRA restaurants, grocery stores and gas stations have been impacted by Helene. Here's a look at what's open.

Drivers line up to by gas at Costco in Augusta.

Emergency and damage cleanup numbers:

To report a power outage, your power company: Georgia Power (888) 891-0938, Jefferson Electric (877) 533-3377. 911 calls for emergencies only.
If you need assistance cleaning damages from Hurricane Helene in Augusta, call Crisis Cleanup Hotline at 844-965-1386.
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, 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.
Those who are dependent on medical equipment at home in South Carolina and are without power due to Helene may be eligible for a medical needs shelter. Call the DPH Care Line at 1-855-472-3432 to see if you are eligible and if a medical needs shelter is available in your area.
Aiken County Emergency Management says people needing tree removal, tarping, general assistance on private property can call crisis cleanup at 844-965-1386. For medical needs to include oxygen, call Department of Public Health Careline at 855-472-3432.
Brad Capitosti (write-in candidate for Burke County sheriff) says he and his brother are using equipment from their land management company to help people who are trapped. Anyone in the Burke county area who’s trapped and needs help still can call him at 706-755-9937. He’s also suspended all of his campaign fundraising efforts and asked that any contributions be made to the community of Perkins, which has not had a running well for a few weeks before the storm hit.
If anyone has Wrens cleanup or roof issues: Nelson’s Landscaping, Excavation, & Demolition, 706-373-9260; Sapp’s Land Solutions, 478-206-4140; Gary Smith (SodCo/BluOrnamental), 706-755-3552; Hinkins Disposal, 478-206-3468 or 706-885-4032; Heritage Roofing & Gutters:, 478-253-9060.