Disaster Case Management Mobile Intake Events for Hurricane Helene Survivors

South Carolina, September 22, 2025

News Summary

The South Carolina Office of Resilience is hosting Disaster Case Management Mobile Intake events across various counties to assist survivors of Hurricane Helene. The initiative aims to provide recovery assistance to residents dealing with unmet needs caused by the disaster, including financial, emotional, and physical support. Various dates and locations for the upcoming events have been announced, where residents can work with Disaster Case Managers to develop individualized recovery plans.

Columbia, South Carolina — The South Carolina Office of Resilience is hosting a series of Disaster Case Management Mobile Intake events aimed at providing recovery assistance to survivors of Hurricane Helene. These events are designed to help residents address their disaster-caused unmet needs, including financial, physical, or emotional support as they work towards recovery.

The initiative includes the development of an individualized recovery plan, which will be created in partnership with a Disaster Case Manager. Residents impacted by the hurricane can participate in these events, regardless of the county in which they are held.

Upcoming Mobile Intake Events are scheduled as follows:

• Spartanburg County (SCOR Spartanburg Office): September 22 – 26, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm each day.
• Anderson County (Anderson County Library): September 29 (9:30 am – 5:00 pm), September 30 (9:30 am – 6:00 pm), October 3 (9:30 am – 5:30 pm).
• Cherokee County (Gaffney Senior Center): September 30 – October 2, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm each day.
• Chester County (City of Chester Parks and Recreation): October 7 – 9, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm each day.
• Pickens County (Pickens County Library): October 7 – 9, 10:00 am – 6:30 pm each day.
• Laurens County (United Way of Laurens County): October 7 – 9, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm each day.
• Greenville County (Reedy River Baptist Church): October 14, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Union County (Union County Carnegie Library): October 14 – 16, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm each day.

Hurricane Helene, which struck South Carolina, was the deadliest storm in the state’s history, causing 49 fatalities and extensive damage across its western and central regions. In response, the state is planning to rebuild or repair approximately 900 homes affected by the hurricane, utilizing nearly $200 million in federal and state funding. Over 80% of the allocated $150 million from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is designated for housing recovery.

These allocations include $110.7 million for home repairs and replacements, prioritizing eligible homeowners in the hardest-hit areas, such as Greenville and Orangeburg. The program offers financial assistance for rebuilding homes, with up to $225,000 available for home reconstruction and up to $75,000 for repairs not covered by insurance. The state focuses on aiding families earning just 30% of the area median income.

Additionally, the program accommodates mobile home replacements, contingent on land ownership. The state has set aside $13 million for buying out properties that repeatedly sustain flood damage and $7.5 million for the repair of rental properties. The broader $150 million HUD funding will also support voluntary buyouts, infrastructure projects aimed at mitigation, and the rehabilitating of affordable rental housing.

The community has rallied around recovery efforts, with volunteer organizations playing a pivotal role in assisting with repairs and rebuilding. The One SC Fund, reactivated for Hurricane Helene donations, has already contributed over $5 million to support recovery initiatives. In Spartanburg County alone, over $20 million have been expended for recovery efforts, primarily focusing on debris removal, with the expectation of federal reimbursements to aid restoration.

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Additional Resources

• SC Daily Gazette: Plans to Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Helene
• WYFF4: Mobile Meals for Seniors Recovering from Helene
• WLTX: HUD South Carolina Disaster Recovery Plan for Hurricane Helene
• Fox Carolina: Spartanburg County Update on Hurricane Recovery
• Greenville Journal: SCDOT Wrapping Up Hurricane Helene Debris Pickup
• Wikipedia: Hurricane Helene (2025)
• Google Search: Hurricane Helene
• Google Scholar: Hurricane Helene
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Hurricane Helene
• Google News: Hurricane Helene

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