UWLC Long-Term Recovery Group

06/16/2026

Are you insured for hurricane season?

🔔 SC Safe Home Grant Applications Opening Soon! 🔔

The next round of SC Safe Home grant applications is coming this summer. Now is the perfect time to get your documents ready so you can apply quickly once the portal opens.

Want the full list of requirements and program details?
Visit https://doi.sc.gov/605/SC-Safe-Home to learn more.

📌Remember! Stronger homes start with smart preparation. Don’t wait until the last minute.

06/16/2026

Our entire state is getting ready for the next hurricane. It is isn't an "if"...it is a when. Thank you for our first responders for practicing to keep us safe.

06/16/2026

Yesterday, United Way of the Lowcountry Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG) hosted Scott Cooke, Communications Director of the SC Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA). https://consumer.sc.gov/

Fraudsters take advantage when a disaster strikes. The SCDCA urges everyone to stay on guard as our state recovers from and preps for hurricanes. Scammers will reach out by phone, email, text, social media and even in-person in their efforts to take advantage of you. Bottom line to avoid a scam during this trying time: Don’t give any personal or financial information to a cold caller.

1. Watch for imposters. Ask for ID. Cut off contact with someone who is asking for personal identifying information like your Social Security number or money. When possible, call the agency directly to ask for help or more information. Remember: You never have to pay for government disaster relief or for your power to be restored post-disaster.

2. Research a charity before you give. Do not assume a charity is legitimate based on its name. Visit the SC Secretary of State’s Office at www.sos.sc.gov to search a charity by name or call 1 (888) CHARITI (242-7484).

3. Report disaster scams. Report it to SCDCA by visiting the Scams webpage or calling 1 (844) TELL-DCA (835-5322) (toll-free with SC number).

Recovering from a Disaster: https://youtu.be/yWiodxMp7VA?si=f9u9-AkQPbp4eJH0

Search for complaints and research local businesses: https://applications.sc.gov/DCAComplaintSystem/Public%20Information/PublicSearch.aspx

Reach out to us for electronic or printed information that helps with storm readiness, or to hear about upcoming events and free trainings: Kate Gill, Director: [email protected] | 843-941-5042

06/16/2026

Consider mental health as part of your hurricane season preparation:

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Learn the warning signs of disaster-related distress & find resources to help you & loved ones cope before, during and after severe weather. samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/disaster-types/hurricanes-tropical-storms

06/12/2026

What a fantastic day of United Way Lowcountry Long-Term Recovery Group (turning into community-led VOAD soon) for learning, collaboration, and community preparedness!

The UWLC LTRG gathered with partners from across Beaufort, Jasper, and Hampton, SC counties to strengthen our hurricane disaster preparedness and recovery efforts. We covered a lot of ground and hope everyone left feeling inspired to become more involved.

A special thank you to Yolanda McCray for sharing her valuable experience and insights from (Georgetown, SC) on hurricane preparedness and long-term recovery. We are also grateful to Miriana Robinson of the American Red Cross, Mary Louise Resch and Jennifer Cunningham of the South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR), as well as Assistant Chief Jim Still of Burton Fire District for helping make this event such a success.

Together, we're building stronger partnerships, improving coordination and communications, and ensuring our communities are repairing from Hurricane Helene and better prepared before next disasters strike. Long-term recovery is just that: a community effort that networks together and remains in close communication.

📅 Upcoming opportunities to get involved: Look at our Events FB to register
- June 15 – Blue Sky LTRG Training with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs
- June 18 – Monthly LTRG Meeting LTRG Meeting at Burton Fire District Station 2
- Just announced: "Beyond FEMA: Unlocking Federal Resources for Local Disaster Response and Recovery": This two-part LTRG Series is designed to provide information for Community Recovery Liaisons and anyone supporting communities in their long-term recovery journeys, helping them better understand the recovery ecosystem and the supports available to communities. Session 1 will focus on additional federal funding opportunities that local communities can use to expand the resources available to survivors throughout the recovery process. Session 2 will focus on NGO Partners that are typically active in Long Term Recovery and the supports they can provide survivors and LTRGs.
Session 1 on Tuesday June 9, 4:00 – 5:30 EST
Session 2 on Tuesday July 14, 4:00 – 5:30 EST
(Event post will be shared soon!)
- Tri-County Bucket Hurricane Pack & Pass Program – Dates Coming Soon! (Volunteers, equipment donations, and funding support are needed.

Get involved! 843-941.5042 https://www.uwlowcountry.org/LTRG

Please pass on and get others involved.

06/10/2026

Great regional information from Dominion Energy and WHHI-TV about the upcoming storm season:

2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Power PreparednessPaul Fischer, Sp...

06/09/2026

Sharing for South Carolina Emergency Management Division

Heads up!

This Wednesday, June 10, DPS will work in conjunction with SCDOT, South Carolina Emergency Management Division, and other State Emergency Response Team members to conduct a full-scale hurricane evacuation exercise for all three major coastal areas of the state.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, personnel will simulate interstate lane reversals on Interstate 26, U.S. 21, U.S. 278, U.S. 501, and S.C. 544 in the event of a coastal evacuation order.

Please note that no traffic lanes will actually be reversed during this exercise, and this simulation will not impede the flow of traffic.

06/09/2026

https://youtu.be/tf_2H2_MBzc?si=Ff1pbBrY9rHLpSf9

Get in touch if you want to help or need help. www.UWLowcountry.org/LTRG

Full YT playlist about how we help: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSP46ZP1-pq0dMTQrc3zxBAsYxHFZ8OKL&si=lA9cJTLNJuI44uEx

I sit down with Kate Gill of UWLC to discuss Long Term Recovery and...