President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for South Carolina

WASHINGTON -- President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., approved a major disaster declaration for South Carolina on Sept. 29, 2024. Federal disaster assistance is available to the state of South Carolina to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 4-22, 2024.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by Tropical Storm Debby in Bamberg, Barnwell, Berkeley, Colleton, Dillon, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Jasper, Orangeburg and Union counties.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Brett H. Howard has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments.