Hurricane Helene Relief

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All over Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and our beloved South Carolina people are facing the reality of having to rebuild homes, replace automobiles, throw away hundreds of dollars of food, and in the worst cases even say goodbye to loved ones. As neighbors we must work together to help get each back on our feet. From Hugo to the ice storm of ‘14 the good people of the Palmetto State have stood together in times of crisis and helped one another. This time will be no different. Your neighbors and your government by, for, and of the people are standing by waiting to help. All you need to do is ask. Below are the resources where you can request assistance.

Federal Resources

South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene are eligible for direct aid from FEMA. Application is simple and aid is NOT limited to property damage. In addition to property damage you can apply for aid for such costs as food, clothing, shelter, gas, loss of income, medical expenses, funeral expenses, and many others.


State Resources

The South Carolina Emergency Management division is a great place to find information on state office closing, road conditions, power outages, school closings, hotel information, emergency shelters and wide variety of other information.

Local Resources

Stay informed with your local officials. We will keep these links updated as more information becomes available. The links on the Campaign to Elect Dee Elder Facebook page is constantly being updated with new information as well.