South Carolina's Disaster Pivot: Emergency Ends, Rebuild Bucks Begin
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
South Carolina’s emergency disaster declaration from January 2026 just got an important update! The official emergency period ended on January 27, 2026, which means the state can now access specific federal funds to help with recovery efforts. This change helps South Carolina move forward with disaster loans, housing aid, counseling, and more, so folks can rebuild faster and stronger.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Disaster Housing Assistance Available
The amendment lists CFDA 97.048, 97.049, and 97.050 for Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households and related housing operations; these CFDA numbers are to be used for reporting and drawing funds for South Carolina after the incident period closed January 27, 2026.
Public Assistance, Mitigation, and Loans Listed
The notice lists CFDA 97.030 (Community Disaster Loans), 97.036 (Disaster Grants--Public Assistance), 97.039 (Hazard Mitigation Grant), and 97.046 (Fire Management Assistance Grant) for reporting and drawing funds for South Carolina following the incident period closure effective January 27, 2026.
Incident Period Closed Jan 27, 2026
The Federal Emergency Management Agency closed the incident period for South Carolina effective January 27, 2026. This amendment was issued February 13, 2026 and updates the emergency declaration (FEMA-3632-EM).
Counseling and Disaster Legal Services
CFDA 97.032 (Crisis Counseling) and CFDA 97.033 (Disaster Legal Services) are listed for reporting and drawing funds for South Carolina, effective after the incident period closed January 27, 2026.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available
CFDA 97.034 (Disaster Unemployment Assistance) is included for reporting and drawing funds for South Carolina, effective after the incident period closed January 27, 2026.
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