Pickens County Extends State of Emergency Amid Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Pickens County Council extended its state of emergency for 30 days due to the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. County Administrator Ken Roper addressed the Council during a special called meeting on Monday…

Despite no major injuries or deaths, the storm caused significant damage, with over 3,100 emergency calls received in just one day. The county has activated its incident management team and is receiving assistance from state and federal agencies. Emergency services are working to restore power, clear roads, and provide essential resources to affected residents. Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson is open today from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM to provide community members with free food, free drinks, ice, showers, and charging stations. Also, you can check out our Facebook Page, 94.1 The Lake, for a list of places near you offering meals, ice and charging stations, along with other services. You will additionally find links to volunteer opportunities if you wish to help those still in need.