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Still rebuilding after the 2015 flood? A deadline is looming; here’s how to get help

A forest Acres resident pulls his boat onto Forest Ridge Lane, which was submerged in flood water in October 2015.
A forest Acres resident pulls his boat onto Forest Ridge Lane, which was submerged in flood water in October 2015. mwalsh@thestate.com

If you’re still looking for help after the October 2015 flood, June 15 is the deadline to apply for federal money to help rebuild rebuild your house or replace your mobile home in Richland County.

The county is hosting four upcoming community meetings to help homeowners through the application process.

Here’s when and where you can find a meeting:

▪ 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Richland County Administration Building, 2020 Hampton St., Columbia

▪ 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at the Gadsden Community Center, 1668 S. Goodwin Circle, Gadsden

▪ 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at the Garners Ferry Adult Activity Center, 8614 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins

▪ 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at the Richland County Adult Activity Center, 7494 Parklane Road, Columbia

The Single Family Homeownership Rehabilitation form is available online at www.rcgov.us/floodrecovery. You may also email recovery@rcgov.us or call 888-964-1589 for more information.

This story was originally published June 7, 2017 at 3:54 PM with the headline "Still rebuilding after the 2015 flood? A deadline is looming; here’s how to get help."

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