WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Oconee County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Oconee CountyBountyland Education Campus100 Vocational DriveSeneca, SC 29672Open Nov. 19-23, Nov. 25-27, Nov. 29-30: 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Closed Nov. 24, Nov. 28. Additional Disaster Recovery Centers are scheduled to open in other  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: You do not need identification to start the application process for FEMA assistance if you were affected by Hurricane Helene. However, FEMA may need proof of identity, residence and other documentation before assistance can be paid. If FEMA is unable to verify your identity during the application process, you will be required to submit one of the following sup  more