Oconee County Tornado Recovery Resources
Please click on the link to find a list of resources for the tornado recovery in Oconee County… Resources Flyer 4.19.20
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Seneca City and Oconee County Tornado Update # 2 on Recovery Efforts
OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. (Saturday, April 18) – The City of Seneca and Oconee County continue recovery efforts for citizens and residents. City and County officials are urging all volunteers and citizens to utilize safe work practices during disaster recovery efforts and clean – up. Officials also urge citizens to avoid S. Oak Street between 5th Street and Daniel Avenue and […]
Read morePedestrian struck and killed along I-85 South
Update: Shortly before 8 am Saturday morning, a body was found adjacent to the southbound lane of I-85 near Fair Play south of Exit 4. The decedent had multiple traumatic injuries consistent with being a pedestrian struck by motor vehicle. This appears to be a hit and run fatality. Further details may be obtained from the SC Highway Patrol spokesperson. […]
Read moreLINDSEY OIL AND LIFEPOINT CHURCH PARTNER TO PROVIDE FUEL FOR GENERATORS
The City of Seneca has learned that Lindsey Oil Company and LifePoint church are working together to provide fuel for generators being used by those affected by Monday’s EF-3 tornado. Organizers of the fuel oil giveaway will be stationed on the grounds of Kellett School off E. 5th Street in Seneca. This is directly behind the Seneca Fire Department. Ten […]
Read moreOconee County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Eight Subjects as a Result of Burglary and Grand Larceny Investigation
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has arrested eight subjects, seven men and one woman, as a result of a burglary and grand larceny investigation near Seneca. During the evening hours of April 13th, a deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division responded to an address on Petty Road in reference to a reported burglary to a garage. After making entry into […]
Read moreSHOWER FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS BEGINNING FRIDAY AS A RESULT OF CITY OF SENECA/SENECA YMCA PARTNERSHIP
The City of Seneca and the Seneca YMCA have formed a partnership to offer shower facilities to residents affected by the tornado. The services will begin on Friday, April 17, 2020. A total of 13 showers are available, and 3 are individual shower rooms with toilets that would be suitable for a small family. Hours of availability will be from 8 […]
Read moreCounty Officials Give Update on Recovery Assistance for Citizens
Oconee County urges all persons visiting, volunteering or working at mobile food lines and donation centers to continue safe practices to reduce the potential spread of the coronavirus. Volunteers and citizens should wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not regularly available, hand sanitizer may be used. Groups should […]
Read morePhones and internet down at OJRSA
SENECA, S.C. – The Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA) has been without phone, email, and internet service since Monday due to the damage caused by the EF3 tornado that struck the Seneca area during the early morning hours of April 13. A representative with the agency’s communications provider stated that it “could be several days” until the fiber optic […]
Read moreCITY OF SENECA OFFICIALS GIVE UPDATE ON RECOVERY ASSISTANCE FOR CITIZENS
The City of Seneca is urging citizens to contact their “Citizens Hotline” for information on disaster assistance. Due to COVID-19 guidelines, the Seneca Fire Department is not allowing citizens visitors to the station as previously announced by some social media outlets. The City of Seneca continues to respond to the tornado event from Monday morning. Debris clearing will continue throughout […]
Read moreCity of Seneca Tornado Recovery Update: No Curfew Wednesday Night
City officials have announced there will be no curfew in the City of Seneca Wednesday night, but they encourage all residents to remain at home and exercise extreme caution when moving about. Officials would like to remind everyone that there are still live wires on the ground, and residents are advised not to touch or move any wires they are […]
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