Disaster Assistance Help Remains Available After Disaster Recovery Centers in Myrtle Beach, Neeses and West Columbia Close

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The following three disaster recovery centers will close Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m. because of a lack of visitors:

• South Strand Recreational Center at 9560 Scipio Lane in Myrtle Beach
• Neeses Town Hall at 6357 Savannah Highway in Neeses
• Cayce West Columbia Library at 1500 Augusta Road in West Columbia

Applicants in Myrtle Beach, Neeses and West Columbia may still visit other recovery centers to ask disaster assistance questions. They can locate their closest center by visiting asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm.

Representatives from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies are at centers to answer questions about disaster assistance and low-interest loans.

Applicants also can get help by calling 800-621-3362. Survivors who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities should call 800-462-7585 (TTY); those who use 711/VRS can call 800-621-3362. Lines are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week until further notice.

For the latest information on South Carolina flood recovery operations, visit scemd.org and fema.gov/disaster/4241.