A Message From Luke
Friends:
My goal as your Senator is to help where and when I am able, and today, I’m able to help by facilitating resources and sharing important information which impacts us all. We have set up this resource center for Horry County residents where you will find links to safety precautions, reliable information on the COVID-19/Coronavirus, government assistance programs, school meal pick up locations, educational resources to support families helping students learn at home and other helpful information.
Horry County has experienced more than its fair share of tough circumstances recently in the form of hurricanes and floods. Working together we rise to the challenges and stand strong during times of adversity. We all deserve to both GIVE and RECEIVE patience and support during this stressful time. I am praying for the safety and health of every member of this community.
God bless each and every one of us.
Luke
Resources
Aid for Businesses and Tax Extensions
South Carolina has been approved for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The program is designed to help the business community address financing and cashflow issues as a result of the virus. This link contains information on how to apply as well as other relief options and tax filing extensions.
Unemployment Benefits from Department of Employment & Workforce
The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) will provide relief to the self-employed and contractors that might not otherwise qualify for unemployment insurance. In addition to the link above this video was created to help aid workers in accessing these benefits. Please note that the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPU) program is already implemented to add $600 in weekly benefits for workers eligible for unemployment insurance.
This DHEC page provides real time updates on the confirmed number of cases in our state, details on monitoring and testing, and other safety measures.
Meals will be provided to all K-12 students regardless of “reduced lunch” eligibility. This link has pickup locations and times.
Support Local Business Through Curbside Pick-Up
Let’s support small, local businesses as often as we can, especially right now. This link provides a listing of all restaurants that offer curbside or delivery services.
accelerateSC
This link takes you to the Governor’s task force on reopening where you can read about their mission and see its team members.
Many parents became homeschoolers overnight and with school cancelled for the year, resources are needed by many parents and students. This page is filled with activities, links to lesson plans and worksheets, and other educational resources. Thank you to all the educators who helped compile this information and continue to build at home curriculums.
To help students be able to learn in a virtual environment, free wi-fi services are available while the schools are closed. Horry Telephone Cooperative and Charter Communications through the Spectrum network will be offering students free wi-fi in homes where it is not already installed and opening up their hotspots to the public nation-wide.
Horry County Schools homepage will be a good resource for students and parents with the homeschooling and virtual classroom environment now in place for the remainder of the academic year.
Horry County Community Support Page
Local Horry County concerned citizens have setup a Facebook group for shared information and resources. If you aren’t already a member, consider joining.