South Carolina Hurricane Matthew (DR-4286)

Apply for Assistance

Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg, Sumter and Williamsburg counties can apply for assistance now:

• Online: www.DisasterAssistance.gov  
• By Phone: 1-800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585 
• In Person: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Download the FEMA App to find the nearest location.

Information You Will Need:

• Social Security number
• Address of the damaged home or apartment
• Description of the damage
• Information about insurance coverage
• A current contact telephone number
• An address where you can receive mail
• Bank account and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds

Disaster Recovery Centers

DR-4286 DRC #01 (Fixed) Orangeburg County
COUNTY BUILDING
8423 OLD STATE ROAD
HOLLY HILL, SC  29059
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC #02(Fixed) Orangeburg County
YMCA
2250 ST. MATTHEWS ROAD
ORANGEBURG, SC 29118
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC #03 (Fixed) Marion County
MULLINS CITY HALL
151 NE FRONT STREET
MULLINS, SC 29574
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC #04 (Fixed) Williamsburg County
WILLIAMSBURG REC CENTER
2084 THURGOOD MARSHALL HIGHWAY KINGSTREE, SC 29556
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC #05 (Fixed) Dorchester County
MILES ROAD BAPTIST CHURCH
816 MILES ROAD
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29485
8-6 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC #06 (Fixed) Florence County
RAGSDALE OLD WAREHOUSE
245 S. CHURCH ST
LAKE CITY, SC 29560
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC #07 (Fixed) Marion County
SAFFORD BUILDING
6876 HWY 908
GRESHAM, SC 29546
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC#08 (Fixed) Horry County
SOUTHSTRAND REC CENTER
6950 SCIPIO LANE
MRYTLE BEACH, SC 29558
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC#09 (Fixed) Beaufort County
BURTON WELLS REC CENTER
1 MIDDLETON RECREATION DR
BURTON, SC 29920
9-7 MON-WED CLOSED TH-SUN

DR-4286 DRC#10 (Fixed) Georgetown County
BECK REC CENTER
2030 CHURCH ST
GEORGETOWN, SC 29440
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC #11 (Fixed) Colleton County
COLLETON REC CENTER
280 RECREATION LANE
WALTERBORO, SC 29488
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 DRC #12 (Fixed) Beaufort County
TOWN HALL/ COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1 TOWN CENTER CT
HILTON HEAD, SC 29928
9-7 TH-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 MDRC #1A (MOBILE) BERKELEY
ALVIN COMMUNITY CENTER
2191 SANTEE RIVER ROAD
ST STEPHEN, SC 29479
9-7 W,T,F 10-6 SAT 11/2-11/5

DR-4286 MDRC #1B (MOBILE) BERKELEY
MEDIC 7
1501 RECREATION RD
HUGER, SC 29450
9-7 M,T,W__11/7-11/9

DR-4286 DRC#13 (Fixed) Dillon County
LATIMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
134 LATIMER ST
LATTA, SC 29565
9-7 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT CLOSED SUNDAY

DR-4286 MDRC #1C (MOBILE)
THE TOWN OF HAMPTOP FIRE DEPARTMENT
600 WEST SECOND STREET
HAMPTON, SC  29924
9-7 TH-F 10-6 SAT 11/10-11/12

What To Expect After You Apply

Once homeowners register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, a FEMA housing inspector will call to schedule an inspection for those living in designated counties. Here’s what survivors need to know about the inspection process:

Everyone should know:

• The FEMA inspector will show a photo ID badge.
• If you are not shown photo identification, then do not allow the inspection.
• If you suspect someone is posing as a FEMA inspector, call your local law enforcement agency.
• You may receive visits from more than one inspector. Other inspectors may represent federal, state, parish and local government agencies, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the National Flood Insurance Program and/or insurance companies.       
• Representatives of volunteer agencies may contact you to offer their services.

Before the FEMA inspection, it’s important that you know:

• An adult 18 or older who lived in the residence before the disaster must be present for the inspection.
• That person must have the following documents:
  • Photo identification;
  • Proof of ownership and occupancy of the damaged residence such as: property tax bill; mortgage payment bill or receipt, or utility service bill;
  • Homeowner and vehicle insurance documents;
  • List of persons living in residence at time of disaster that you compiled; and
  • List of disaster damage to the home and its contents that you compiled.

Most important to know:

• You cannot get an inspection without registering with FEMA.

  • Call 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585. People who use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS) can call   800-621-3362.
  • You can register online at www.disasterassistance.gov.
  • You can register with FEMA at a Disaster Recovery Center.

If you have questions, FEMA’s toll-free telephone numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. (local time) seven days a week until further notice

How to Help

When disaster strikes, every little bit helps. To make the most of your contributions, please follow our guidelines to learn the most effective and safest ways to donate cash, goods, or time following a disaster.

• Cash is best. Financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible, and most effective method of donating. Organizations on the ground know what items and quantities are needed, often buy in bulk with discounts and, if possible, purchase through area businesses which supports economic recovery.
• Confirm donations needed. Critical needs change rapidly – confirm needed items BEFORE collecting; pack and label carefully; confirm delivery locations; arrange transportation. Unsolicited goods NOT needed burden local organizations’ ability to meet survivors’ confirmed needs, drawing away valuable volunteer labor, transportation, and warehouse space.
• Connect to volunteer. Trusted organizations operating in the affected area know where volunteers are needed, and can ensure appropriate volunteer safety, training, and housing.