Announcements

Reporting damages to properties in Augusta.

The Augusta Fire/EMA Department, in collaboration with the Augusta-Richmond County Tax Assessor’s Office, is actively conducting city-wide damage assessments following Hurricane Helene. Teams from both departments will be visiting various areas to assess property damage. It is important to note that these assessments are not tied to any financial assistance programs but are a necessary step required by both GEMA and FEMA to document the extent of damage. Click to report

. D SNAP for eligible residents of affected areas in Augusta and other counties. For details follow this LINK

. The Richmond County recycling service was suspended.

. SNAP Outreach is being held at the HUB for Community Innovation, 631 Chafee Ave, Augusta until Friday 10/18/24 from 10 am-2 pm to help with SNAP applications. For additional information: snap@goldenharvest.org or call 706-736-1199

. FEMA recovery center is helping with applications also in the HUB location

. Georgia Power suspended disconnections until December 2024

. The Fire Department is asking residents to refrain from burning debris

The use of electric heaters should be done with caution to avoid even more damages.

. School buses rerouted due to debris and unsafe conditions of streets and roads

SMALL BUSINESS LOW-INTEREST DISASTER LOAN PROGRAM

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened a business recovery center at the CSRA Regional Commission to assist businesses and residents who were affected by Hurricane Helene, giving more businesses and residents eligibility to apply for SBA’s low-interest disaster loan program.

3626 Walton Way Ext, Suite 1 Augusta, GA 30909

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Closed: Sunday