FEMA Disaster Recover Center Opens Today in Anderson

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC)opens today at the main branch of the Anderson County Library to offer in-person support and updates on applications for individual and small business owners.

The center will be open today through Thursday from 9 a.m-8 p.m. to provide services to those in Anderson County and surrounding areas to both apply for assistance, follow up and provide referral services to voluntary organizations who offer a variety of services to survivors on applications already submitted. No appointment is needed.

Representatives from FEMA, the state of South Carolina and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be on hand to provide help.

The fastest way to apply for FEMA assistance is to visit DisasterAssistance.gov. You can also apply using the FEMA App for mobile devices or calling toll-free 800-621-3362.