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Federal emergency disaster assistance approved for South Carolina
The declaration provides 75% federal funding for emergency protective measures to assist state and local governments in responding to significant ice accumulation impacts.
- Federal disaster assistance has been approved for South Carolina due to severe winter storm conditions starting on January 21, 2026.
- FEMA will coordinate all disaster relief efforts for all 46 counties and the Catawba Indian Nation.
- Governor Henry McMaster confirmed the approval of federal assistance necessary for emergency relief efforts in South Carolina.
- The governor's request includes reimbursement for emergency protective measures and Direct Federal Assistance for the entire state.
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Emergency declaration approved for South Carolina ahead of winter weather impacts
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Saturday that federal disaster assistance will be available to South Carolina in response to anticipated impacts from winter weather. Forecasters say the Upstate and Midlands regions could see the worst from freezing rain and sleet, which would create hazardous conditions because of icing. Some freezing [...]
·Charleston, United States
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