If you or someone you know has been affected by a recent disaster, help is available. Below is a list of resources to assist you in finding shelter, food, medical aid, and other urgent services. Listen to NEWS/TALK 98.9 WORD for breaking updates regarding weather, closings, evacuations, shelter locations, and other alerts! Share and submit your photos HERE or email them to news@989word.com.
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South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD):
Phone: 803-737-8500
Website: www.scemd.org
Provides updates on emergency situations, evacuations, and shelter information.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
Phone: 1-800-621-3362
Website: www.fema.gov
FEMA provides immediate assistance, including housing, financial help, and recovery aid.
Abbeville County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Anderson County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Edgefield County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Greenville County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Greenwood County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Laurens County Assistance Programs (PDF)
McCormick County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Newberry County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Oconee County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Pickens County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Saluda County Assistance Programs (PDF)
Power Outages:
Contact your local utility provider for updates. South Carolina’s primary providers include:
Duke Energy: 1-800-769-3766
Dominion Energy: 1-888-333-4465
Greer CPW: 864-848-5500
Laurens Electric Cooperative: 1-866-9RESTORE
Other Cooperatives
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South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT):
Website: www.scdot.org
For information on road closures, evacuation routes, and transportation updates.
Salvation Army of South Carolina:
Phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769)
Website: www.salvationarmycarolinas.org
Offers emergency shelter, meals, and emotional support.
South Carolina Red Cross:
Phone: 803-540-1200
Website: www.redcross.org/sc
Provides shelter, food, and recovery services throughout South Carolina.
Harvest Hope Food Bank:
Phone: 803-254-4432
Website: www.harvesthope.org
Operates food pantries and emergency food assistance throughout the state.
South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) - Disaster SNAP:
Phone: 1-800-616-1309
Website: www.dss.sc.gov
Offers food assistance for disaster survivors through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).
Disaster Distress Helpline:
Phone: 1-800-985-5990
Website: www.samhsa.gov
24/7 crisis counseling for emotional distress related to disasters.
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC):
Phone: 1-855-472-3432
Website: www.scdhec.gov
Updates on medical services, disease prevention, and public health resources during emergencies.
South Carolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA):
Website: www.scfreeclinics.org
Provides access to free healthcare for individuals affected by disasters.
United Way of South Carolina:
Phone: 211
Website: www.uwasc.org
Helps connect people with financial assistance and disaster recovery services.
One SC Fund:
Website: www.onescfund.org
Provides grants and financial relief for disaster recovery in South Carolina.
South Carolina Governor’s Office:
Phone: 803-734-2100
Website: www.governor.sc.gov
Check here for official state updates and emergency declarations.
County Emergency Management Agencies:
Visit your county’s website or contact local government offices for community-specific disaster response services.
South Carolina State Animal Response Team (SCSART):
Website: www.scsart.org
Support for pet evacuation and rescue during disasters.
South Carolina VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster):
Website: www.scvoad.org
Coordinates volunteer efforts and provides services for disaster recovery.
South Carolina Legal Services (SCLS):
Phone: 1-888-346-5592
Website: www.sclegal.org
Offers free legal assistance to disaster survivors facing issues such as insurance claims and housing disputes.
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