For Immediate Release
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
September 1, 2004
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State
of South Carolina and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local
recovery efforts in the area struck by Hurricane Charley on August
14-15, 2004.
Federal funding is available to State and eligible local
governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a
cost-sharing basis for the repair or replacement of facilities damaged
by Hurricane Charley in Georgetown and Horry Counties.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-share basis for hazard
mitigation measures statewide.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and
Response, Department of Homeland Security, named Michael E. Bolch as
the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the
affected area.
The Agency said additional designations may be made at a later date
if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further
damage assessments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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