Deadline to register for FEMA assistance is Dec. 13
The last day to register for federal disaster assistance for damages incurred during Hurricane Matthew is Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016.
After a survivor registers with FEMA, they may receive a disaster loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Survivors must complete and submit the SBA loan application to be considered for certain types of Other Needs Assistance, such as a grant to help pay for the replacement of their flood-damaged vehicle.
Reminder: If a survivor is out of work due to Hurricane Matthew and do not qualify for regular unemployment benefits, they may be eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance but deadlines to apply are fast approaching. To find out more, go to https://mybenefits.dew.sc.gov/
The following Disaster Survivor Assistance intake centers are available for residents in Darlington County to seek assistance with damages incurred by Hurricane Matthew:
Society Hill Library: 114 Carrigan Street Society Hill
Wednesday (November 16 – 10 am- 4 pm)
Thursday (November 17 – 10 am- 7 pm)
Friday (November 18 – 10 am- 5 pm)
Lamar Library: 103 East Main Street Lamar
Tuesday (November 15 – 10 am- 7 pm)
Saturday (November 19 – 10 am- 2pm)
Wesley United Methodist Church: 145 East College Ave. Hartsville
Wednesday (November 16 – 10 am – 1 pm)
Thursday (November 17 – 2 pm- 6 pm)
Friday (November 18 – 2 pm- 6 pm)
Darlington Library: 204 N Main St, Darlington
Wednesday November 16 – 2 pm- 6 pm
Thursday November 17 – 9 am- 1 pm
Friday November 18 – 9 am- 1 pm
Saturday November 19 – 10am- 2 pm)
Residents do not have to go to a site to sign up for FEMA Assistance; the easiest way is to call 800-621-3362 or visit www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
If you have a speech disability, are deaf or hard of hearing, call (TTY) 800-462-758.
If you use 711 or Video Relay Service, call 800-621-336.
An individual may choose to receive SMS (Short Message Service) messaging during Registration Intake. This option allows them to have various notifications sent to their smart device regarding their FEMA application.
When registering applicants will be asked to provide:
• Social Security number
• Address of the damaged primary residence
• Description of the damage
• Information about insurance coverage
• A current contact telephone number
• An address where they can receive mail
• Bank account and routing numbers for those preferring direct deposit of funds
FEMA Grant Assistance may be used for the following:
• Temporary housing
• Essential home repairs
• Replace damaged personal property
• Repairs to primary vehicle
• Medical, dental or funeral expenses that were a result of the disaster
• Child Care Assistance grants are available to eligible households whose child care costs are increased because of the disaster. FEMA may award a one-time payment for the increased financial burden for up to eight cumulative weeks, plus related eligible expenses, up to a maximum of $3,600 in South Carolina.
FEMA Contracted Housing Inspectors
After you have registered, a FEMA contracted housing inspector will contact you to make an appointment to view and document disaster damage.
• Both homeowners and renters must provide identification and proof of occupancy, such as a lease, rent receipt or utility bill. Additionally, homeowners will be asked to provide proof of ownership, such as a property deed or title, mortgage payment book, property insurance policy or tax receipts.
• Survivors should not wait to start their cleanup and make repairs to their home. They should save their receipts and document damage with photos.