Upstate VA Clinic reopens following damage from Hurricane Helene

Upstate VA Clinic reopens following damage from Hurricane Helene

SPARTANBURG. S.C. (WSPA) - The Spartanburg VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) has announced its reopening after months of being closed due to Hurricane Helene. After Hurricane Helene, the clinic had to shut its doors due to severe water damage that made the building unsafe for patient care. While the building was being repaired, staff set up mobile medical units, called C-Forts, to provide limited medical care. “The reopening of the Spa…

Federal loans available for Upstate residents, small businesses affected by Helene

Upstate residents and small business owners affected by Hurricane Helene are eligible for low-interest federal loans to cover the cost of physical damage and financial loss caused by the storm.

Fort Eisenhower presses forward in Hurricane Helene recovery efforts

FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. – Fort Eisenhower continues to make significant progress in recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The Category 4 storm made landfall Sept. 27, bringing hurricane-force wind gusts exceeding 80 mph to the Augusta area. The widespread damage to infrastructure, housing, and natural resources has required extensive cleanup and restoration efforts.