News & Announcements

The City of Columbia has very graciously invited victims of flooding in Forest Acres to also participate in a NO COST Pop-Up shopping event at Dutch Square Mall featuring NEW bedding, toys, furniture

Chief Sealy and Mayor Brunson present proclamation and Medal of Honor to Kassy Alia and Alia family. December 14th will be Greg Alia Day in Forest Acres from now on.

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has produced public service announcements (see below) to encourage South Carolina business owners, homeowners and renters who were affected by the recent

Veterans Day is November 11th. NO SANITATION SERVICES ON WEDNESDAY

Assessments for Substantial Damage/Substantial Improvement to properties affected by flooding have been completed (see more information on Substantial Damage Assessments here). Once the data has been

The SCDOT flood debris contractor will be making a final "sweep" through Forest Acres beginning Monday, November 16. Please have all flood-related debris curbside before then. Click here for guidance

The Beach Company will present proposed plans to develop the Cardinal Newman site. Neighbors and other interested residents of Forest Acres are encouraged to attend. Cardinal Newman School Monday

Please click HERE for information on the Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (SI/SD) requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).

Please click HERE for information on separating your debris for proper removal.

Please see the information below, compiled by the Gills Creek Watershed Association: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 The weather has been great and recovery efforts are in full swing. Many folks have been

All City of Columbia Customers are No Longer Under Boil Water Advisory City officials are pleased to announce that as of 4pm, Wednesday, October 14, 2015, all areas served by the City of Columbia’s

If you are approached by a stranger claiming to be a Federal employee (even a sub contractor) ask for an ID before sharing any information. FEMA will not ask for a Social Security Number in the field

Residents of Forest Acres are reminded to obtain permits for repairs to damaged structures within the floodplain. Due to the recent flooding event, many structures may have experienced structural

Along with neighboring jurisdictions of Richland County and the City of Columbia, the enforcement of the midnight to 6:00 a.m. curfew is now ended in Forest Acres.

Although the City of Columbia Water Department has liftedthe boil water advisory in some of their service area, that has not applied to customers in the Forest Acres area. Please continue to

The SC DOT has managed to reopen some of the lanes of Forest Drive between Trenholm Rd. and I-77. Forest Drive had been closed at the Gills Creek Bridge just east of Trenholm Rd.due to damage by flood

See the following helpful information from the SC Department of Natural Resources: Anyone that is in a county that has received a disaster declaration can receive Individual Assistance from FEMA, up

The Humane Society sends the following message: If you have lost or found a pet because of the recent flooding, send us a PRIVATE message with a picture and your contact information. We will try and

Forest Acres Public Works has begun to collect storm related debris from the roadsides. The Public Works Deapartment will concentrate on first servicing residential areas so that residents may begin

The City of Forest Acres will waive residential building permit fees for post-flood repairs until further notice. However, contractors performing work in Forest Acres will be required to have proper