Aiken, SC Relief Resources
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has been affected by this devastating storm. At MAU, we are fully committed to understanding the challenges faced by our community and providing unwavering support to every member of our MAU family during these trying times.
If you are in need of assistance, we’ve gathered some resources to help connect you with disaster relief in your area.
The page will be updated daily, so be sure to check back for the latest information.
Emergency Management Division Website
The S.C. Emergency Management Division website can be seen here. The website includes information on closings and delays, shelters, evacuation zones, emergency plans, and more. The Division also has a new app for smart phones.
Shelter Resources
Find Open Shelters and Disaster Relief Services:
If an emergency has forced you to evacuate your home, or disrupted your access to essential services, the Red Cross may be able to help.
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/find-an-open-shelter.html
Aiken County has opened a regional Community Shelter in North Augusta for Aiken, Edgefield, and North Augusta residents if needed.
The shelter is located at:
Merriweather Elementary,
565 Springhaven Dr,
North Augusta, SC 29860
May Park Community Center
Bell Auditorium
Food/Meal Resources
Water, Food, Ice Distribution Points:
https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/water-and-food-distribution-points/
The Salvation Army is actively responding to the impacts of Hurricane Helene which caused widespread damage across the southeastern United States. Salvation Army mobile feeding units (in partnership with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief kitchens) are providing free meals and drinks.
https://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/HeleneServiceLocations
Clean Up Resources
For those needing assistance cleaning up debris from your home’s yard,
Emergency Management encourages you to call 1-844-965-1386.
Volunteers from local relief organizations, county groups, and faith based organizations are available to help.
Additional Resources
The MAU Cares Program is designed to assist MAU employees and members of the community in times of crisis. MAU Cares offers financial assistance to those in need of help.
https://mau.com/cares-submission/