SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Tuesday night is the deadline for Hurricane Helene victims to apply for FEMA assistance in South Carolina. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been in the Upstate since Helene hit in September, providing assistance.

If you have sustained damage or losses due to Hurricane Helene in Georgia and South Carolina, it is important to act quickly, as the deadline for FEMA assistance is approaching.

FEMA is encouraging South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for federal disaster assistance as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined attorneys general from 18 other states Tuesday in calling on Costco to end what they call "its unlawful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies," according to a news release.

ONE OF THEM UP TODAY, SOUTH CAROLINA’S DEADLINE UP TODAY. FEMA IS URGING YOU TO APPLY FOR HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU’RE HERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. GEORGIA’S DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 7TH IN NORTH CAROLINA,

Beaufort and Orangeburg County residents affected by Hurricane Helene have until the end of the day to submit applications for federal disaster assistance.

If you disagree with any decisions from FEMA, you can appeal the decision It is important to include documentation to support your reason for appeal. Provide any documents FEMA has requested, such as documents from your insurance company and documents that prove occupancy or ownership.

Speaking to reporters, the president predicted future disasters would need “probably less FEMA, because FEMA just hasn’t done the job. And we’re looking at the whole concept of FEMA.”

Later, the Trumps will travel to southern California, which has been rocked by brutal wildfires. The president has threatened to withhold relief from California if it doesn't reroute water to the southern part of the state.

Upstate residents should still expect ongoing activity as they address any remaining debris on state-maintained roads.

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