WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has declared that a major disaster exists in the State of South Carolina and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby from Aug. 4 to 22, 2024.
Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Tropical Storm Debby in 12 counties including Bamberg and Orangeburg.
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Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
“`html President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for South Carolina. FEMA offers federal assistance for Hurricane Helene-affected areas, including grants and loans for recovery efforts. “`
Brett H. Howard of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been appointed to coordinate Federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in preparation for the potential effects of Hurricane Helene.
Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
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