News Summary
The South Carolina Office of Resilience will host a public meeting in Greenwood to gather community feedback on the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Action Plan. This meeting, set for June 12, aims to discuss the allocation of $150 million in recovery funds focusing on long-term support for low-income communities impacted by the hurricane. Attendees can provide comments on proposed recovery projects such as home rehabilitation and disaster mitigation efforts.
Greenwood, South Carolina – Public Meeting Scheduled to Address Hurricane Helene Recovery Funds
The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) will hold a public meeting on June 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Arts Center of Greenwood, located at 120 Main St. This meeting aims to gather community feedback on the Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Action Plan, as part of the state’s response to the devastating impact of the storm.
South Carolina is to receive $150,354,000 in Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. These funds are specifically designated for long-term recovery in the hardest-hit areas, with a focus on assisting low-income communities that suffered significant damage during the hurricane.
Details on Recovery Projects
The proposed recovery projects funded by the CDBG-DR include:
- Home rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Rental housing repairs
- Voluntary property buyouts
- Disaster mitigation efforts
Residents attending the meeting will have the opportunity to submit comments on the draft action plan, either in person or by mail until mid-June. Additionally, disaster case managers will be present at the meeting to assist residents with their recovery needs and answer any questions.
Wider Statewide Initiatives
This public meeting is part of a series organized by SCOR across the state to collect input on the draft action plan. A copy of the draft is available for public review online at scor.sc.gov/helene.
Impact of Hurricane Helene
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has been devastating, with at least 41 fatalities reported throughout South Carolina, making it one of the deadliest storms in the state’s history. The storm has caused extensive flooding, leading to significant damage to roads and homes, and resulting in over 1 million residents losing power.
This toll surpasses the 19 deaths from South Carolina’s historic flooding in 2015 and the 35 fatalities from Hurricane Hugo in 1989. As recovery efforts are underway, emergency shelters are being established across the state to provide refuge for residents affected by the storm’s destruction.
Assistance and Resources
Medical assistance is available for residents who rely on power-dependent medical equipment, ensuring that essential services are accessible during the recovery phase. Additionally, some school districts in the Midlands are offering free meals for students impacted by the hurricane as a part of their support initiatives.
Ongoing recovery efforts are mobilizing resources from federal, state, and local agencies to assist those affected by Hurricane Helene. The upcoming public meeting is an essential step in ensuring that the recovery plan reflects the needs and input of the community as South Carolina works to rebuild and recover from this significant disaster.
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Additional Resources
- Index Journal: Greenwood Residents Reflect on Hurricane Helene
- Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene
- The State: Weather News on Hurricane Helene
- Google Search: Hurricane Helene recovery
- Fox Carolina: Helene Storm Death Total Rises
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Hurricane Helene
- WACH: How to Get Help After Hurricane Helene
- Google News: Hurricane Helene South Carolina
- Index Journal: Hurricane Helene Recovery Timeline
- FitsNews: After Hurricane Helene
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