Greenville County Emergency Management is an agency tasked with planning, integrating, and implementing all emergency management and Homeland Security related activities for Greenville County. This includes coordinating the community’s efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from large-scale emergencies and disasters.
A Major Disaster Declaration was approved for Greenville County for both Individual and Public Assistance due to Hurricane Helene.
• The Greenville County Business Recovery Center is located at the Next Innovation Center at 411 University Ridge, Greenville, SC 29601. They are open Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM, and Saturday 10AM-2PM.
•The Disaster Recovery Center at the Freetown Community Center (200 Alice Avenue, Greenville, SC 29601) will remain open Monday-Saturday from 8:00AM until 7:00PM through January 7, 2025. Residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Helene can apply in-person for FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. You can still apply online at www.disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362. The deadline to apply for Individual Assistance with FEMA is January 7, 2025. The Disaster Recovery Center will be closed on November 28 & 29, December 24 & 25, and January 1.
• Questions regarding debris removal from county or private roads can be sent to County Roads and Bridges at 864-467-7016 or email [email protected]. More information at www.greenvillecounty.org.
• For immediate needs, call the United Way at 211.