Federal Grant Creating Temporary Jobs for Those Impacted by Historic Floods

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WPDE) — A federal grant will help the state recover from the historic October flooding and create temporary jobs, according to a news release. The South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce received a $3.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, according to a release from the department on Monday. The grant will be used to assist with clean-up, recovery and humanitarian efforts in areas impacted by the disaster, the release said. “These funds will help communities continue their recovery efforts and will give people the opportunity to work by creating temporary jobs around the state,” said Cheryl Stanton, DEW’s executive director. The projects will create temporary jobs to assist with the recovery efforts. Those eligible for jobs include: Those eligible for jobs include: -Individuals who are temporarily or permanently laid off as a consequence of the disaster. -Recently unemployed workers. -Long-term unemployed workers. -Self-employed individuals who become unemployed or significantly underemployed as a result of the emergency or disaster. To receive the funds counties must be declared eligible for public assistance by FEMA. There are 35 counties in South Carolina eligible for this assistance. For more information about this grant and applying for these jobs, contact Mary Jo Schmick at MSchmick@dew.sc.gov.