Support for Businesses Affected by Hurricane Helene

Dear Chamber Members,

We, the collective Chambers of the CSRA, are reaching out in solidarity to show support for the businesses in our community.

Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage and disruption to our region. We understand that many businesses are facing challenges because of this storm.

We are committed to providing support and resources to help our business community recover from Hurricane Helene. We are working together to compile a list of available resources. Below is a starting point to some of the resources you might need access to today or in the coming weeks - on both a personal and business-related need:

• SBA Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience

  • disastercustomerservice@sba.gov

  • 1-800-659-2955

  • sba.gov/disaster
    

  • CLICK HERE - To download the SBA Georgia Disaster Declaration Fact Sheet of Eligible Loans, Rates, and Terms 

    CLICK HERE- To Go Directly To The SBA Georgia Disaster Application Website

• US Chamber Disaster Help Desk

  • https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/disaster-response-and-resiliency/disaster-quick-guides

  • 888-MY-BIZ-HELP or 888-692-4943
    
    

• Federal Links

  • FEMA

    • Hurricane Helene Updates

    • Housing Assistance

  • Red Cross

    • Shelters & Disaster Relief

  • IRS

    • https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-relief-in-disaster-situations

  • USDA

    • https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator
      
      

• Georgia Links

  • Georgia Emergency Management Agency

    • https://gema.georgia.gov/hurricane-helene 

    • https://damage-assessment-gema-soc.hub.arcgis.com/

  • Columbia County Emergency Management Agency

    • Updates posted on Facebook

    • (706) 868-3303

  • Richmond County Emergency Management Agency

    • https://www.augustaga.gov/462/Emergency-Management

  • Georgia Power

    • Hurricane Helene Updates & Outages Map

  • Georgia EMC

    • Hurricane Helene Outage Updates

  • Georgia Department of Agriculture

    • https://agr.georgia.gov/hurricane-response-helene

  • Georgia Department of Labor - Disaster Unemployment Assistance
    • https://dol.georgia.gov/blog-post/2024-10-04/federal-disaster-unemployment-assistance-dua-now-available

• South Carolina Links

  • SC Chamber Website - Disaster Relief & Assistance

  • SC Utility Provider Hotlines

  • S.C. Emergency Management Division

  • Aiken County Emergency Management: Facebook page, 

    • Direct line: (803) 642-1623

    • Cleanup Hotline: 1-844-965-1386

  • Aiken Electric Cooperative: 803-649-6245

  • For those dependent on medical equipment at home

    • DPH Care Line: 1-855-472-3432

  • South Carolina Department of Labor - Disaster Unemployment Assistance
    • https://dew.sc.gov/DUAFAQs 

•  Utility Links

  • Comcast Hotspot Finder: https://www.xfinity.com/support/articles/find-nearby-wifi-hotspots
    
    

• Volunteer Information

  • Richmond County: 211

  • Columbia County: (706) 312-7293

• Membership Directory for All Your Needs (Filter > Area of Expertise): https://www.augustametrochamber.com/members

  • Insurance: https://www.augustametrochamber.com/members/insurance
  • Repairs: https://www.augustametrochamber.com/members/home-improvements-and-repairs
  • Restoration: https://www.augustametrochamber.com/members/fire-and-water-damage-restoration
• Restaurant Disaster Relief:
  • https://helloalice.com/grants/doordash/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFqNXBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfNSAR_zkSaXEwHQ0rlJOOKHQQf0KKjXaLrojblz9FaiCwoO44iiODtc6Q_aem_osflDLcv2acE9MoRbw2adQ

We encourage you to visit our websites and social media pages for the latest updates on available resources. We are also available to help you get answers to any questions you may have.

We are committed to helping our business community recover from Hurricane Helene. We will continue to work together to provide the support and resources you need to rebuild your businesses and our community.

The CSRA stands united as one community. Together, we will overcome this challenge.

Sincerely,

Kenya Calhoun, Thomson McDuffie Chamber
https://www.thomsonmcduffiechamber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ThomsonMcDuffieChamberofCommerce/

Terra Carroll, North Augusta Chamber
https://www.northaugustachamber.org/
https://www.facebook.com/GNACOC

Angie Cox, Augusta Metro Chamber
https://www.augustametrochamber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/AugustaMetroChamber

Russell Lahodny, Columbia County Chamber
https://www.columbiacountychamber.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCountyChamber

Ashley Roberts, Burke County Chamber
https://burkechamber.org/
https://www.facebook.com/burkecountychamberga

Jim Tunison, Aiken Chamber of Commerce
https://www.aikenchamber.net/
https://www.facebook.com/AikenChamber

Ronic West, Greater Augusta Black Chamber
https://mygabc.org/
https://www.facebook.com/mygabc