Disaster recovery centers open in Barnwell and Lexington

Augusta, GA (WJBF)- Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Barnwell and Lexington counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene.

Representatives of FEMA, the state of South Carolina and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be on hand to answer any questions or help file for aide.

No appointment is needed. To find other center locations, go to fema.gov/drc or text “DRC” and a Zip Code to 43362.

Here are the two newly opened disaster recovery centers.

Center location : Barnwell County

Barnwell Regional Airport,

155 State Road S-6-398

Barnwell, S.C. 29812

Open Oct. 13–15 from 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Center location : Lexington County

Batesburg-Leesville Fire Station

537 W. Church St.

Batesburg, SC 29006

Open Oct. 13–16 from 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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