The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the approval of Governor Henry McMaster's request for federal disaster assistance because of statewide impacts of Winter Storm Fern.
President Trump's action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardships facing impacted South Carolinians. Governor McMaster submitted the request for a federal emergency disaster declaration Thursday. A copy of the governor's letter can be read here.
FEMA is now authorized to identify, mobilize and provide, at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impacts of the winter storm. Emergency protective measures, limited to direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance program, will be provided at 75% federal funding.