Hurricane Helene Relief

We, the collective Chambers of the CSRA, are working together in solidarity to show support for the businesses in our community.

Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage and disruption to our region. We understand that many businesses are facing challenges because of this storm.

We are committed to providing support and resources to help our business community recover from Hurricane Helene. We are working together to compile a list of available resources. Below is a starting point to some of the resources you might need access to today or in the coming weeks - on both a personal and business-related need:

SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience

• Information Forms:
  - Business Recovery Center Launched in Augusta
  - SBA Loans Fact Sheet
  - General Information for Economic Injury Disaster Loans
  - Disaster Loans for Businesses and Non-Profits
  - Disaster Loans for Homeowners and Renters
• disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
• 1-800-659-2955
• Disaster assistance | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

US Chamber Disaster Help Desk

• https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/disaster-response-and-resiliency/disaster-quick-guides
• https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/disasters/responding-to-hurricane-helene
• 888-MY-BIZ-HELP or 888-692-4943

Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund

• Brick & mortar locations could be eligible for a $10,000 grant. Deadline to apply is December 2, 2024 at 6PM EST.
  • Application & Requirements

Federal Links

• FEMA- Households in designated counties can apply for $750 in relief right now
  • Hurricane Helene Updates
  • Individuals and Households Program | FEMA.gov
  • Call 1-800-621-3362 or download the FEMA App
• Department of Homeland Security - Disaster Assistance
  • Home | disasterassistance.gov
• United Way
  • Call 211 for Essential Community Services | United Way 211
• Red Cross
  • Shelters & Disaster Relief
• IRS
  • Tax Relief Deadlines Post Helene
• USDA
  • https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator

Georgia Links

• Georgia Emergency Management Agency
  • https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricane-helene
  • https://damage-assessment-gema-soc.hub.arcgis.com/
• Columbia County Emergency Management Agency
  • Updates posted on Facebook
  • (706) 868-3303
• Richmond County Emergency Management Agency
  • https://www.augustaga.gov/462/Emergency-Management
• Georgia Power
  • Hurricane Helene Updates & Outages Map
• Georgia EMC
  • Hurricane Helene Outage Updates
• Georgia Department of Agriculture
  • https://agr.georgia.gov/hurricane-response-helene

South Carolina Links

• SC Chamber Website - Disaster Relief & Assistance
• SC Utility Provider Hotlines
• S.C. Emergency Management Division
• Aiken County Emergency Management: Facebook page,
  • Direct line: (803) 642-1623
  • Cleanup Hotline: 1-844-965-1386
• Aiken Electric Cooperative: 803-649-6245
• For those dependent on medical equipment at home
  • DPH Care Line: 1-855-472-3432

 Utility Links

• Comcast Hotspot Finder: Finder.wifi.xfinity.com

Volunteer Information

• Richmond County: 211
• Columbia County: (706) 312-7293

We are committed to helping our business community recover from Hurricane Helene. We will continue to work together to provide the support and resources you need to rebuild your businesses and our community.

The CSRA stands united as one community. Together, we will overcome this challenge.

Sincerely,