Charleston County prepares for possible changes to FEMA disaster reimbursement

Charleston County prepares for possible changes to FEMA disaster reimbursement

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) Hurricane season begins at the end of the month and Charleston County is working to get ahead of possible changes coming to how disaster relief is issued. County officials said while they are still uncertain on what changes the federal government will make to disaster reimbursement, they are working to put themselves in a good position to provide relief "It's very sobering discussions, because I remember Hugo and everythi…

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