South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will hold a briefing in Greenville on Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. following President Joe Biden’s visit to the region to assess the damage from Hurricane Helene. The Governor will provide updates on the state’s ongoing recovery efforts and discuss how federal, state and local resources are being coordinated to support affected communities.
Earlier in the day at 1:20 p.m., Governor McMaster is scheduled to brief President Biden at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport on South Carolina's recovery efforts following the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
At 4 p.m., Governor McMaster will be joined by members of the state's congressional delegation and state officials to visit a Medical Needs Shelter located at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 650 North Academy Street in Greenville. Following this visit, Governor McMaster will hold a media availability, where he will highlight South Carolina’s response to the hurricane. Members of the media planning to cover the visit should arrive no later than 3:30 p.m.
South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will livestream the 4 p.m. Governor’s briefing on its website, Facebook page and YouTube channel. For more information and to watch the livestream, visit www.scetv.org or follow SCETV on social media.
FAST FACTS
- Governor Henry McMaster will hold a briefing on recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene at 4 p.m. on Oct. 2 in Greenville.
- Governor McMaster is scheduled to brief President Biden at 1:20 p.m. at Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport on South Carolina's hurricane recovery.
- Media planning to cover the 4 p.m. event at Bon Secours Wellness Arena should arrive by 3:30 p.m. for the Governor’s briefing.
- At 4 p.m., Governor McMaster and officials will visit a Medical Needs Shelter at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville.
- SCETV will livestream the Governor's 4 p.m. briefing on its website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as Carolina Classrooms, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including By The River, After Action, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South, Somewhere South, Yoga in Practice and How She Rolls. In addition, SC Public Radio produces the national radio production, Chamber Music from Spoleto Festival USA.
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