Financial Assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved the Individual Assistance program for Saluda County. This program provides direct financial assistance to residents who incurred uninsured damages to their property due to the storm.
Programs available include:
- Mass Care and Emergency Assistance (MC/EA)
- Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP)
- Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA)
- Disaster Legal Services (DLS)
- Disaster Case Management (DCM)
- Individuals and Households Program (IHP)
For more information or to apply for assistance, individuals and business owners in Saluda County who sustained losses can register online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, call 1-800-621-3362, or use the FEMA App.
FEMA Accessible: Registering for Individual Assistance (youtube.com)
FEMA Accessible: Serious Needs Assistance - YouTube
For farmers affected by Hurricane Helene, call the local FSA office at 864-445-8118.
Use the following link to share impacts and losses to the production of your animals and crops: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ecc4f1d79acf4ea89080e8b128d9fa33
Medical Assistance
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If you are medically prescribed oxygen and your supply has been depleted, please contact Saluda EMS at (803) 334-1446. |
Cleanup
Debris Cleanup
SCDOT debris cleanup has begun, and you may start to see crews on your road in the coming weeks. Here are some important things to know:
1. Vegetative debris should be left loose for pickup and not bagged
2. Clean up efforts, especially in the hardest hit areas, will take time
3. If you see debris crews working, slow down and give them room to work
Take a look at the graphic below that shows how to properly pile debris, unbagged in the pickup zone. If you have questions, give us a call at 855-467-2368.
Debris Disposal Notice for Private Citizens: The Lexington C&D Landfill (located at 496 Golden Jubilee Rd, Gilbert, SC 29054) will be allowing private citizens to dispose of vegetative debris at no cost.
Please note: Commercial debris removal companies will still be charged.
Burn Ban Lifted
From The South Carolina Forestry Commission:
The State Forester’s Burning Ban will be lifted for Aiken, Greenwood and Saluda counties, effective at 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7. The Forestry Commission is lifting the ban after evaluating conditions in these counties and in consultation with county fire officials.
Citizens who plan to burn storm debris must make notification to the Forestry Commission, take proper precautions and conduct safe outdoor burning, staying with the fire until it is completely out. Two types of public outdoor burning are permitted in South Carolina:
RESIDENTIAL YARD DEBRIS BURNING
State law requires citizens to notify the Forestry Commission before burning outdoors. In most cases, the law applies to burning leaves, limbs and branches that people clean up from their yards. The notification law does not apply within town or city limits. Find every county’s toll-free notification number on the SCFC home page or at https://www.scfc.gov/protection/fire-burning/how-to-notify/.
FORESTRY, WILDLIFE, AND AGRICULTURAL BURNING
State law requires that you notify the Forestry Commission before burning for forestry, wildlife management or agricultural purposes. This includes burning for wildfire hazard reduction, brush control, endangered species management, wildlife habitat improvement, plant disease control, crop residue removal and preparation of land for planting trees or agricultural crops. All burning for forestry, wildlife and agriculture must comply with SC Smoke Management Guidelines (https://www.scfc.gov/.../03/smoke-management-guidelines.pdf). To make notification, regardless of county, please call (800) 777-3473.
Questions
South Carolina residents with questions about Hurricane #Helene can call the state’s toll-free hotline for assistance. Operators with the Public Information Phone System are ready to help.
