COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved 15 more counties for individual assistance after Hurricane Matthew. FEMA said Monday the additional counties are Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper, Lee, Sumter and Williamsburg. The help can include money for temporary rental assistance and essential home repairs.

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