Gov. Nikki Haley to host Team South Carolina in Richland County on Tuesday
October 19, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Governor Nikki Haley will visit Richland County on Tuesday, October 20, for the next Team South Carolina flood relief event. Team South Carolina in Richland County will be held from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Temple of Faith Church.
For those impacted by flooding in counties across the state, Team South Carolina events serve as one-stops where residents can find out about resources available to families and businesses as South Carolina recovers. Team South Carolina events bring together representatives from state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations to assist those in need in the wake of statewide flooding.
At Team South Carolina Day in Richland County residents can:
Register for financial assistance from FEMA
Apply for disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration
Learn more about repairing and flood proofing their home from FEMA
Apply for unemployment benefits from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce
Apply for food and financial assistance from the S.C. Department of Social Services
Apply for mortgage or rent assistance from the S.C. Housing Authority and REALTORS
Get information about mental health and other healthcare services from the S.C. Department of Mental Health and the S.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Get help with insurance claims from the S.C. Department of Insurance
Receive a free kit to test well water from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Receive a free tetanus shot from the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Register to volunteer in their community with the United Way
Get a free clean-up kit from the Red Cross
WHO: Gov. Nikki Haley, state and federal officials, and non-profit organizations
WHAT: Team South Carolina in Richland County
WHEN: Tuesday, October 20, 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Temple of Faith Church, 2850 Congaree Road, Columbia, SC 29052
