South Carolina Community Takes On Floodwater Battle
Georgetown Times, The (SC)
HORRY COUNTY - As the floodwaters begin the slow process of receding, the impact of a late-winter rain event has brought forward plenty of emotions and concerns throughout the Horry County community - with areas separated by some 30 miles now allies in the never-ending battle with devastating flooding that has reared its ugly head over the past 6 years.
Over the past week, residents have heard that FEMA is unlikely come to the aid of residents - because both the county and state will not hit monetary damage thresholds.
Horry County would need to exceed $1 million in uninsured losses, while South Carolina s uninsured damage at large needs to reach $7 million in order for a presidential declaration to be made to allow FEMA to aid in the process.