News, Media & Events: South Carolina

Events

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Join FEMA’s Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I) for the January Business and Industry Call on January 28, 2025, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EDT.
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FEMA is hosting the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Partners workshop in person this year! Join us in beautiful Rosemont, Illinois for an opportunity to connect with fellow hazard mitigation stakeholders. This annual event is the perfect chance to get the latest updates on mitigation grants and floodplain management, strengthen our partnerships, and collaborate with federal partners, including FEMA.

Preparedness Tips

A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.

Press Releases and Fact Sheets

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Disaster Recovery Centers in South Carolina will close on Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The centers will resume operations on Jan. 21 at the following locations: Chester County, Gateway Conference Center, 3200 Commerce Drive, Suite A, Richburg, SC 29729
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governmental agencies and certain nonprofits (including faith-based organizations) in Bamberg, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties in South Carolina that were affected by severe storms and flooding of Nov. 6-14, 2024, may be eligible for FEMA Public Assistance. This assistance can help cover costs for debris removal, protective measures, public buildings and equipment, public utilities, and more.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. – If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline to apply for federal assistance is approaching. While the deadline has been extended to Jan. 28, there are only two weeks remaining to apply for FEMA disaster assistance.
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