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FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of South Carolina to supplement the state, tribal and local response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Hurricane Ian beginning on Sept. 25 and continuing.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has developed a new strategy to better engage with hundreds of Native American tribes facing climate change-related disasters. The agency announced plans Thursday to include the 574 federally recognized tribal nations in discussions about possible future dangers from climate change. FEMA has earmarked $50 million in grants for tribes pursuing ways to ease burdens related to extreme weather. FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says tribal communities across the country are facing increased threats as a direct result of climate change, from changing sea levels to more floods and wildfires.
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The United Way maintains a one-stop phone number, 211, to help flood survivors who still have unmet needs to connect with a list of local volunteer…
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The three remaining disaster recovery centers in South Carolina will close Friday, Jan. 29, at 6 p.m.:Richland County Library Southeast, 7421 Garners…
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The Georgetown County disaster recovery center in Georgetown County, Beck Recreation Center, 2030 West Church St., Georgetown, will close Wednesday, Jan.…
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Many survivors of last month’s floods have gone through great emotional strain from dealing with the many aspects of trying to get their lives back in…
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The disaster recovery center at Irmo Library, 6251 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, will close Friday, Jan. 22, at 6 p.m. Many services available at disaster…
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As more people receive flood relief from FEMA and the Small Business Administration and few people use the agencies’ disaster recovery centers, the…
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A disaster recovery center in Clarendon County will close Friday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m.:Clarendon Community Complex, 7 Maple St., ManningMany services…
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Two disaster recovery centers in Orangeburg County will close Friday, Jan. 15, at 6 p.m.:Orangeburg County YMCA, 2550 St. Matthews Road, OrangeburgGillens…