South Carolina receives $33 million for Hurricane Helene recovery, reservoir repairs

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene devastated the Carolinas, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is sending more than $33 million to South Carolina to fund ongoing recovery and prevention projects.

The federal funding will support eight different initiatives across the state. The largest portion—more than $30 million—is allocated to Greenville Water to repair the North Saluda and Table Rock reservoirs, which supply two-thirds of the area’s tap water.

Additionally, Seneca will receive $207,000 for emergency protective measures, and Clemson University will use $198,000 to repair damaged campus fencing…

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