More than 50 people are still taking refuge in an Horry County shelter at the James Frazier Activity Center in Bucksport.
Families have had to bounce from shelter to shelter for the last three weeks, awaiting to determine the status of their home. Some of the evacuees say they’ve created a village like atmosphere, taking care of each other’s children and elderly parents.
“Everybody needs a moment, everybody needs a break, so we chip in and help out. We know what it feels like, I’m a mom of three.” said Amanda Reagan.
Growing closer as they move from shelter to shelter, displaced resident Tiah Sherman says they don’t consider each other strangers.
“In God’s eyesight we are family, you know, we got to help each other when we in a time of need and we are in a time of need.” said Sherman.
Although displaced residents are thankful for food and a place to sleep, some with medical issues say it’s been difficult to get to the hospital for treatment.
“It was very difficult to get an Uber there was no cars available, and then cabs they want $120 for a round trip, we’ve managed for a shuttle service.” said Brian Bernard.
