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Officials report more than 21,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered at Columbia Place Mall

Jun 10, 2021 4:48 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

The final doses of the coronavirus vaccine at the Columbia Place Mall were administered yesterday, capping off the eight week Mass Vaccination Site. Officials reported more than 21,000 Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses were given during those eight weeks.

Consumer News: FEMA launches funeral assistance program, homeowners seeing an increase in property tax and more!

Apr 13, 2021 1:20 PM EDT

CNN,

Consumer News: FEMA launches funeral assistance program, homeowners seeing an increase in property tax and more!

FEMA committing additional $4.1 million for vaccination costs in SC

Feb 3, 2021 12:45 PM EST

Mike Olson,

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is committing an additional $4.1 million to South Carolina for coronavirus vaccination costs.

SC to receive $2.6 million from FEMA to aid vaccination effort

Feb 1, 2021 6:05 PM EST

Mike Olson,

South Carolina’s vaccinations are getting a shot in the arm from FEMA. On Monday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced it is allotting $2.6 million to South Carolina for costs related to the COVID-19 vaccine mission.

City of Columbia, FEMA begin repair process on the Columbia Canal

Sep 17, 2020 3:45 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– One of the lingering reminders of the historic flood of 2015 may finally be repaired. Today, the City of Columbia announced it has come to a fundamental agreement with Federal Emergency Management Association on the scope of damage to the Columbia Canal from the one thousand year flood. Officials say the first step of repairing the dam…

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FEMA administrator says more masks are being shipped from stockpile amid shortage

Mar 23, 2020 7:10 AM EDT

ABC News,

Critical medical gear is still in short supply as the nation grapples with new coronavirus, and while Federal Emergency Management

FEMA says be careful of Hurricane Florence rumors

Sep 15, 2018 7:39 AM EDT

Kenneil Mitchell,

During Hurricane Florence, FEMA wants to clear up some widespread rumors to help protect you and your family.

FEMA on Hurricane Florence Preparations and Missions after the storm

Sep 12, 2018 1:30 PM EDT

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– FEMA says it is already focusing on critical missions that will come immediately following the storm. FEMA Administrator Jeff Byard says that Hurricane Florence is not a storm we will recover from in days. And as South Carolina prepares for any possible impact from Hurricane Florence, the federal government is mobilizing its efforts to respond up and down…

Underprepared, understaffed, and uninformed — FEMA audit faults agency response to 2017 hurricanes

Jul 13, 2018 9:03 AM EDT

ABC News,

In its after-action report, FEMA’s leadership admits that it “could have better anticipated that the severity of hurricanes Irma and Maria would cause long-term, significant damage” to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Flood victims face deadline to apply for federal assistance

Flood victims in the 24 counties covered by October's emergency declaration have until Monday to apply for federal aid

Jan 3, 2016 10:07 PM EST

Kimberlei Davis

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Flood victims in the 24 counties covered by October’s emergency declaration have until Monday to apply for federal aid. Since the deadline officially falls on Sunday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting applications through the next business day. Monday is also the deadline for returning disaster loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration. As…

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Officials report more than 21,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered at Columbia Place Mall

Consumer News: FEMA launches funeral assistance program, homeowners seeing an increase in property tax and more!

FEMA committing additional $4.1 million for vaccination costs in SC

SC to receive $2.6 million from FEMA to aid vaccination effort

City of Columbia, FEMA begin repair process on the Columbia Canal

FEMA administrator says more masks are being shipped from stockpile amid shortage

FEMA says be careful of Hurricane Florence rumors

FEMA on Hurricane Florence Preparations and Missions after the storm

Underprepared, understaffed, and uninformed — FEMA audit faults agency response to 2017 hurricanes

Flood victims face deadline to apply for federal assistance

Flood victims in the 24 counties covered by October's emergency declaration have until Monday to apply for federal aid

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