News and Media: Disaster 4542

May 27, 2020

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FEMA News Desk: 877-568-9040

South Carolina News Desk: 803-737-8515

News Release

Understand What Losses FEMA May Cover

FEMA May Help With Uninsured, Underinsured Losses

May 20, 2020

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FEMA News Desk: 877-568-9040

South Carolina News Desk: 803-737-8515

News Release

FEMA Reaches Out to South Carolina Survivors with Access and Functional Needs

COLUMBIA, S.C.—The State of South Carolina and FEMA are committed to ensuring that services and assistance are available for survivors of the April 13 storms who have access and functional needs.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Less than three weeks after the federal disaster declaration for South Carolina’s April 13 storms, more than $1.8 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for survivors.

The funds include grants from FEMA and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A quick fix may change your decision if you applied for FEMA help following South Carolina’s April 13 storms and you disagree with your determination letter.

Everybody has a right to appeal. Read your determination letter carefully to understand FEMA’s decision and know exactly what you need to do for your appeal. Often applicants just need to submit some extra documents for FEMA to process their application.

FEMA can reconsider you in some cases if you:

COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina families and households in Barnwell and Berkeley counties who suffered damage as a result of the April 13 storms may be eligible for federal disaster assistance.

FEMA help for disaster survivors in Aiken, Colleton, Hampton, Marlboro, Oconee, Orangeburg and Pickens counties was designated May 1.

You can register for assistance in one of three ways: