Below is information relating to available resources for Beaufort County residents impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Beaufort County
The Beaufort County Assessor’s Office has set up a web form for real property owners to self-report structure damage from Hurricane Helene. This form is applicable to both Residential and Commercial property owners. If you have damage to a structure on your property, please report it to the Beaufort County Assessor’s Office by either using the form or calling at 843-255-2400. Staff members available to assist those calling in with damage. These damage reports help Beaufort County correctly assess and report damage to the state and other agencies.
https://assessorforms.beaufortcountysc.gov/ITSupport/appeal-of-real-property
United Way Association of South Carolina
For anyone in need of support resources or referrals, please call 211.
SC 2-1-1 information and referral is a free, confidential service of United Way Association of South Carolina that connects individuals to health and human services. Anyone can access this service 24 hours a day, seven days a week by dialing the three-digit number, 2-1-1, from a landline or mobile phone; searching the website or using the online chat at www.SC211.org; or using the SC 2-1-1 app.
South Carolina Emergency Management Division
Do you have property damage from Hurricane Helene? The public can easily report it using the Damage Assessment tool in the South Carolina Emergency Manager App. By doing so, this information will be reported to the appropriate authorities. Download the app on the App Store and on Google Play: http://onelink.to/dn92rx.
South Carolina Department of Social Services
SCDSS has received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allowing the agency to automatically issue replacement benefits to current SNAP recipients for certain counties. Click the link to learn more: https://dss.sc.gov/…/hurricane-helene-snap-replacement…/
Crisis Cleanup
If you need help with damage clean up following Hurricane Helene, call Crisis Cleanup at 844-965-1386. Volunteers may be able to assist with cleaning up debris and trees, tarping roofs, etc. Please note that all services are free; however, not guaranteed.
FEMA
As a result of Hurricane Helene, Beaufort County has been awarded an Individual Assistance (IA) Declaration under the Major Disaster Declaration issued by President Biden for South Carolina on September 29, 2024.
Obtaining the IA declaration is the result of multiple county departments working together to provide residential storm damage information to the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA. Residents who have experienced uninsured damage or losses because of Hurricane Helene are now eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to aid in their recovery.
The Individual Assistance program offers financial support for temporary housing, home repairs, and other disaster-related expenses that are not covered by insurance.
How to Apply for Assistance:
Beaufort County residents affected by Hurricane Helene can register for FEMA assistance in the following ways:
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- Online: Visit http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov to apply quickly and securely online.
- FEMA Helpline: Call 1-800-621-3362 (TTY 1-800-462-7585) for assistance with your application, available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM Eastern Time, seven days a week. Multilingual operators are available.
- FEMA App: Download the FEMA app to your smartphone to register and track the status of your application.
An IA Declaration also opens the possibility for businesses who experienced loss, including property damage and economic losses due to Hurricane Helene to qualify for assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). More information can be found at the SBA website: https://lending.sba.gov.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
If you are someone you know is struggling to cope following Hurricane Helene, the Disaster Distress Helpline is available 24/7. It’s confidential and there is multilingual support. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a counselor.
