Chilhowie Receives Last Needed Permit for Helene Infrastructure Damage

Augusta announces Hurricane Helene cleanup milestone, over 3.4 million tons of debris collected

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) - The City of Augusta announced Monday it has reached a milestone in Hurricane Helene recovery, nine months after the storm caused severe damage across the CSRA. As of June 30, the "coordinated debris removal phase under FEMA Category A (vegetative debris) and Category B (construction and demolition debris)" has been completed. According to the city, approximately 3,438,219 tons of storm-related debris has been removed from p…

Climate Change Is Making Hurricanes More Intense

Hurricanes are growing more powerful as global temperatures rise, because these storm systems draw their energy from warm ocean water. In September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused historic flooding across the Southeast United States, killing at least 121 people and leaving millions without power. Earlier in the summer, the Gulf Coast endured Hurricane Beryl, the earliest category 5 hurricane on record, fueled by exceptionally warm ocean waters. Sc…

$40 million to go to underserved counties for Hurricane Helene recovery. Here's what you need to know.

South Carolina's new budget allocates $40 million for disaster relief to aid homeowners after Hurricane Helene.

Chilhowie receives last needed permit for Helene infrastructure damage

Nine months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene destroyed critical infrastructure in Chilhowie, the town received its first reimbursement from FEMA.