North Carolina Secures 75% Federal Aid for Storm Response
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
A big winter storm hit North Carolina starting January 21, 2026, causing serious problems. The President declared an emergency on January 24, so FEMA can help cover 75% of the costs for emergency actions like saving lives and protecting property. This means faster help and money for those affected, with federal support kicking in right away.
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Federal aid pays 75% of costs
If you live in North Carolina and apply for FEMA Public Assistance for this emergency, federal funds will cover 75% of the total eligible costs for Public Assistance. The Presidential emergency declaration was issued January 24, 2026, for a winter storm that began January 21, 2026.
Multiple disaster programs available
If you are in the designated areas of North Carolina, the notice provides CFDA numbers and names for programs available for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030 Community Disaster Loans; 97.031 Cora Brown Fund; 97.032 Crisis Counseling; 97.033 Disaster Legal Services; 97.034 Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046 Fire Management Assistance Grant; 97.048 Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050 Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other Needs; 97.036 Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039 Hazard Mitigation Grant.
FEMA can fund Category B actions
You in North Carolina may receive Federal assistance for emergency protective measures (Category B) limited to direct Federal assistance under the Public Assistance program. The authorization follows the Presidential declaration dated January 24, 2026, for the severe winter storm beginning January 21, 2026.
All 100 NC counties designated
All 100 counties in North Carolina, plus the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, are designated as adversely affected for emergency protective measures (Category B). This designation makes those areas eligible for the authorized direct Federal assistance under the Public Assistance program.
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