- Residents with questions on Hurricane Helene can call the state’s toll-free hotline, open 24 hours a day, at 1.866.246.0133.
- As people begin to clean up, they should watch for downed powerlines, take pictures and document damage and discard items that cannot be properly disinfected.
- Those who are dependent on medical equipment at home and are without power due to Helene may be eligible for a medical needs shelter. Call the state’s Department of Public Health Care Line at 1.855.472.3432 to see if you are eligible and if a medical needs shelter is available in your area.
- A FEMA Incident Management Assistance Team is onsite at the state Emergency Operations Center in Columbia to coordinate with the state and facilitate any requests for assistance.