News, Media & Events: South Carolina

Events

Sep 10, 2025 EST - Sep 10, 2025 5:30 p.m. EST
Virtual
FEMA Policy Decisions: Rolling Stock and Removable Objects
FEMA’s Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) is offering a series of 30-minute training webinars on the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
Oct 1, 2025 EST - Oct 1, 2025 7:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
Overview of FEMA’s Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program
Virtual presentation offered by FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) to provide an overview of the program, including its support to the community of practice via downloadable templates and guidance, trainings and advisory services.
Oct 7, 2025 EST - Oct 7, 2025 5:00 p.m. EST
Virtual
CITAP Webinar: FEMA Continuous Improvement Templates and Resources Tour
FEMA's Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP) will demonstrate how to use the most downloaded continuous improvement templates and guides available on the program's Preparedness Toolkit (PrepToolkit) website.

Preparedness Tips

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Press Releases and Fact Sheets

President Donald J. Trump Increases Federal Cost Share for South Carolina

Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator Cameron Hamilton announced that President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the state of South Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 25 – Oct. 7, 2024.
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FEMA Is Still Here in South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. –If you are a Hurricane Helene survivor of South Carolina on your road to recovery, you should know that FEMA is still here. FEMA, collaborating with South Carolina Emergency Management Division, is focused on finding long-term recovery solutions for individuals and communities affected by the disaster. Survivors who have questions about their application can still contact FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call toll-free 800-621-3362.
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2 Disaster Recovery Centers Remain Open This Week

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Although the deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance has passed, the Disaster Recovery Centers in Chester and Greenwood counties remain open until Jan. 31.
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