In an e-mail to WJBF News Channel 6, The Augusta Chapter of the American Red Cross is accepting donations to assist victims of Friday night’s storms. The American Red Cross of Augusta has assisted many families in the areas that were affected by this weekend’s tornadoes.

In an e-mail to WJBF News Channel 6, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) tells us they are currently assisting several counties in South Carolina which were affected by severe weather, including tornadoes, late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

In an e-mail to WJBF News Channel the Augusta Red Cross says they continue to assist victims of Friday night’s storms.

In an e-mail sent to WJBF News Channel 6, the Aiken County Chapter of the American Red Cross continued disaster relief operations, Sunday, to assist those affected by the tornadoes. The Jackson Middle School shelter is no longer in operation as school is back in session. Their Emergency Response Vehicle is out distributing food and medical supplies. Once a new shelter is set up, we will let you know as soon as possible.

Richmond County Emergency Services has teamed up with The American Red Cross to help storm victims. At the Bernie Ward Community Center off Lumpkin Road, people who need assistance can file damage reports to help get what they need.

There may be help for laid off workers who owe car payments. Ford and GM may help make your car payments for you. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop will tell you how and why. Tune in to WJBF News Channel 6 at 11 for the details.

Citizens Energy Chairman Joseph Kennedy says Citgo has suspended its free heating oil program for low-income residents.

The Georgia Department of Human Resources has $74.5 million to help the elderly, low-income and the disabled Georgians pay their heating bills, this winter.  Applications are taken on a first come, first serve basis. WJBF News Channel 6’s Renita Crawford has the story.

WJBF News Channel 6’s Mary Morrison has the heartbreaking story of a man whose life was turned upside when illness hit out of the blue.  Now he’s out of a job and up to his neck in medical bills.  To top it all off, he can’t work anymore to make the money he needs to stay afloat.  Mary will share his wrenching story and explain how you can get help.  In the meantime, we found some links you can use to investigate medical billing advocates.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared 22 Georgia counties disaster areas because of severe storms that hit the state in August.

Christmas time is coming soon, and, with the economy failing, families may find it hard to put gifts under the tree this year. Augusta’s Salvation Army is here to help. They’re taking applications this week for Christmas assistance.