{"id":6494,"date":"2024-09-28T05:28:06","date_gmt":"2024-09-28T05:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/28\/hurricane-helene-essential-information-for-affected-residents\/"},"modified":"2024-09-28T05:28:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-28T05:28:06","slug":"hurricane-helene-essential-information-for-affected-residents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/28\/hurricane-helene-essential-information-for-affected-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Helene: Essential Information for Affected Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>From Congressman Joe Wilson<\/i><\/p>\n<p>If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, here is some vital information to ensure your safety and recovery.<\/p>\n<p><strong>After the Storm:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Be aware of dangers:<\/strong> Stay vigilant for hazards like downed power lines, contaminated water, and potential gas leaks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document damage:<\/strong> Capture photos and take written notes of property damage to aid in insurance claims.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seek assistance:<\/strong> Contact the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at (803) 737-8500 for available relief or recovery programs in your area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beware of scams:<\/strong> Stay alert to disaster-related scams, including fraudulent phone calls or price gouging. Never provide personal information to unverified callers.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Important Hurricane Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>South Carolina Emergency Management Division<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scemd.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">www.scemd.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>South Carolina Hurricane Guide<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/hurricane.sc\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/hurricane.sc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Report a Power Outage<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scemd.org\/stay-informed\/report-power-outages\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">www.scemd.org\/stay-informed\/report-power-outages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>County Government Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aiken County Office of Emergency Management<\/strong>: (803) 642-1623<\/li>\n<li><strong>Barnwell County Emergency Management Agency<\/strong>: (803) 541-1001<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lexington County Emergency Management Division<\/strong>: (803) 785-8359<\/li>\n<li><strong>Orangeburg County Office of Emergency Services<\/strong>: (803) 533-6265<\/li>\n<li><strong>Richland County Emergency Services<\/strong>: (803) 576-3400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Congressman Joe Wilson If you were impacted by Hurricane Helene, here is some vital information to ensure your safety and recovery. 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