Gov. Henry McMaster’s federal major disaster declaration approved by president
Governor Henry McMaster says his February 24, 2026, request for a Major Disaster Declaration was approved by President Donald J. Trump.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA could still support winter storm response in a shutdown, despite administration warnings
The Federal Emergency Management Agency would have enough money to respond to the massive winter storm still impacting large swaths of the U.S. even if a partial government shutdown begins at midnight Friday, experts and former FEMA officials said, despite Trump administration warnings to the contrary.
DHS begins slashing FEMA staff
Many Federal Emergency Management Agency employees are starting the new year without jobs.
