SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — Those living in South Carolina who applied for FEMA assistance may get a call from unfamiliar area codes and numbers.
According to FEMA, the call may involve scheduling an inspection of a damaged home or to get more information to process the aid application.
“A FEMA inspection may be required to determine whether a home is safe and livable,” officials said. “If an inspection can’t be scheduled, that may cause a delay in FEMA’s review of the application.”
People who started an application but did not complete it may also be called.
If you own a home or rent in the following counties, you can apply for federal assistance:
| Abbeville | Aiken | Allendale |
| Anderson | Bamberg | Barnwell |
| Beaufort | Cherokee | Chester |
| Edgefield | Fairfield | Greenville |
| Greenwood | Hampton | Jasper |
| Kershaw | Laurens | Lexington |
| McCormick | Newberry | Oconee |
| Orangeburg | Pickens | Richland |
| Saluda | Spartanburg | Union |
| York | Catawba Indian Nation |
Still need to apply for aid? You can do so online . Individuals can also apply by meeting with FEMA representatives at a Disaster Recovery Center , no appointment necessary.