Additional TeamSC County Day Announced for Abbeville, Greenwood and McCormick Counties

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State and federal agencies, along with representatives from nonprofit organizations will hold a Team South Carolina County Day Tuesday, Oct. 22 for Abbeville, Greenwood and McCormick Counties. Team South Carolina County Days provide local residents affected by Hurricane Helene with a one-stop opportunity to learn about relief resources available to them.

Locations & Time

Abbeville, Greenwood and McCormick counties
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Piedmont Technical College – James Medford Family Event Center, 609 South Emerald Road, Greenwood

Agencies

Team South Carolina County Day events will include representation from the following agencies:

  • S.C. Department of Agriculture – Gathering impact data in preparation for upcoming Farm Recovery Centers (FRC).
  • S.C. Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services – Providing counseling resources, alcohol and drug services and substance use prevention.
  • S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs – Supplying information on resources and services for individuals with disabilities.
  • S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce – Supplying information on unemployment benefits (including Disaster Unemployment Assistance) as well as employment services.
  • S.C. Department of Environmental Services – Providing assistance for private drinking well owners and free test kits for those whose wells have been impacted by floodwaters.
  • S.C. Department of Health and Human Services – Providing information on health care services and Medicaid.
  • S.C. Department of Insurance – Providing information on the insurance claim process as well as coverage and insurance fraud prevention.
  • S.C. Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation – Providing information on fire safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and residential builder information.
  • S.C. Department of Mental Health – Providing general center-wide resources and personal screenings as appropriate.
  • S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles – Assisting citizens attending the event.
  • S.C. Department of Public Health – Providing information on Women, Infants and Children (WIC) educational resources and support as well as onsite Tdap and flu vaccines.
  • S.C. Department of Social Services – Providing guidance on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and Affidavit of Loss Due to a Household Misfortune.
  • S.C. Department on Aging – Providing information on services for seniors.
  • S.C. Division of Veterans Affairs – Providing information on services for veterans.
  • S.C. Emergency Management Division – Coordinating individual disaster assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and will provide information for residents about personal recovery steps.
  • SCEMD will also provide emergency preparedness guides and demonstrate the SC Emergency Manager mobile app.
  • S.C. Housing Authority – Providing rental properties listing and potential resources for home repairs.
  • S.C. Office of Resilience – Providing disaster case managers to assist eligible citizens with disaster-caused unmet needs through a basic intake process.
  • FEMA – Providing assistance with registering for financial assistance related to the storm.
  • US Small Business Administration – Providing assistance with applying for disaster loans.
  • United Way Association of South Carolina/AmeriCorps SC and Local Chapters – Providing information on community volunteer opportunities.
  • One SC Fund – Providing information on nonprofit resources during disaster relief.
  • Other state and local nonprofit organizations.