FEMA, other agencies come to Aiken County to offer help
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GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster and Lt. Gov. Pamela S. Evette are hosting a “Team South Carolina” event Friday in Aiken County to assist victims of Hurricane Helene.
It’s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way in Graniteville.
State leaders have described this aid as a “One Stop Shop.”
On Saturday, FEMA staff will be canvassing Burnettown to assist residents who need to for FEMA individual assistance and to answer any questions regarding FEMA programs.
The Burnettown Police Department, and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office are aware FEMA will be in the area from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All FEMA employees will be wearing FEMA attire, and will have FEMA identification badges
Friday’s “Team South Carolina” event in Aiken County followed one Thursday in Allendale.
The event at the University of South Carolina Salkehatchie campus brought together staff from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other organizations.
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Officials said the following agencies are represented during Team South Carolina County Days:
- S.C. Department of Agriculture – Gathering impact data in preparation for Farm Recovery Centers (FRC).
- S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services – Providing counseling resources, alcohol and drug services and substance use prevention.
- S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs – Supplying information on resources and services for individuals with disabilities.
- S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce – Supplying information on unemployment benefits (including Disaster Unemployment Assistance) as well as employment services.
- S.C. Department of Environmental Services – Providing assistance for private drinking well owners and free test kits for those whose wells have been impacted by floodwaters.
- S.C. Department of Health and Human Services – Providing information on health care services and Medicaid.
- S.C. Department of Insurance – Providing information on the insurance claim process as well as coverage and insurance fraud prevention.
- S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation – Providing information on fire safety, Occupational Safety and Health istration (OSHA) and residential builder information.
- S.C. Department of Mental Health – Providing general center-wide resources and personal screenings as appropriate.
- S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles – Assisting citizens attending the event.
- S.C. Department of Public Health – Providing information on Women, Infants and Children (WIC) educational resources and as well as onsite Tdap and flu vaccines.
- S.C. Department of Social Services – Providing guidance on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Affidavit of Loss Due to a Household Misfortune.
- S.C. Department on Aging – Providing information on services for seniors.
- S.C. Division of Veterans Affairs – Providing information on services for veterans.
- S.C. Emergency Management Division – Coordinating individual disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will provide information for residents about personal recovery steps. SCEMD will also provide emergency preparedness guides and demonstrate the SC Emergency Manager mobile app.
- S.C. Housing Authority – Providing rental properties listing and potential resources for home repairs.
- S.C. Office of Resilience – Providing disaster case managers to assist eligible citizens with disaster-caused unmet needs through a basic intake process.
- FEMA –Providing assistance with ing for financial assistance related to the storm.
- US Small Business istration –Providing assistance with applying for disaster loans.
- United Way Association of South Carolina/AmeriCorps SC and Local Chapters – Providing information on community volunteer opportunities.
- One SC Fund – Providing information on nonprofit resources during disaster relief.
- Other state and local nonprofit organizations.
Other Team South Carolina County Days will be scheduled at a later date in other impacted counties, according to officials.
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