HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Southeastern states have so far received more than $100 million in federal aid to assist with recovery from Hurricane Helena, FEMA said on Saturday.
Here’s a breakdown of where money and resources have gone.
- 6,400 federal workers deployed to disaster areas
- 13.2 million meals shipped
- 13.4 million liters of water shipped
- 157 generators shipped
- 492,000 tarps shipped
North Carolina
FEMA has provided more than $26 million in assistance to more than 25,000 households. More than 700 FEMA staff are on the ground, with more arriving daily. More than 1,200 urban search and rescue crews have been deployed.
As of Saturday, officials have rescued more than 3,200 people and 1,000 National Guard troops are in the field to help with support and recovery. FEMA has secured lodging for 800 people through its Transitional Shelter Assistance program, and 22 shelters are housing just more than 1,000 people.
Power has been restored to more than 74% of customers. Nearly 8,000 crews remain in the state helping with repairs. Cellular restoration also continues to improve, with less than a quarter of sites down as of Saturday.