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WASHINGTON, D.C — As South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency ahead of potential impacts from Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine, FEMA, at the direction of President Trump and in coordination with the Secretary of Homeland Security, is postured and ready to support states along the Southeast coast, as needed.  

While states and local partners lead preparedness efforts in their communities, FEMA is actively engaged with Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to assist with needs that may overwhelm their capabilities.  The storm could bring storm surge, heavy rainfall and flooding to portions of the Southeast, and residents should follow instructions from their local emergency management officials.  

FEMA’s National Response Coordination Center in Washington, D.C. and the Regional Response Coordination Centers in Atlanta and Philadelphia are activated to help coordinate any requests for federal assistance and resources.  

More than 100 FEMA staff are deployed to support state response actions, including Incident Management Assessment Teams and Federal Coordinating Officers. Urban Search and Rescue task forces are also pre-prepositioning to assist if requested, and additional personnel are ready to deploy.  

FEMA’s state liaisons are embedded with state emergency operations from Florida to North Carolina, maintaining communication with state emergency management officials. To alleviate potential supply chain disruptions, FEMA is engaging with key transportation and fuel industry partners to ensure the flow of critical resources, if needed.  

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WASHINGTON — President Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem continue delivering on their promise to provide disaster relief to Americans throughout the Southeast as they recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton that caused billions in damages last year.  

Since Jan. 20, the Trump administration has prioritized locally-led recovery, providing more than $3.6 billion in funding to speed up debris removal and fund critical infrastructure projects across the Southeast. In total, more than 107 million cubic yards of debris has been cleared.  

Southeastern states and local governments continue to lead recovery with FEMA and other federal agency support. To date, FEMA has provided more than $14.3 billion in flood insurance payments and grants to survivors, communities, states and tribes.   

“Communities affected by these storms are rebuilding stronger as they drive their recovery,” said Secretary Noem. “We’re committed to cutting the red tape and getting recovery dollars moving faster than ever before.”  

Helping Families Recover

FEMA provided more than $2.9 billion in grants to survivors, and paid $7.86 billion in flood insurance claims, while the U.S. Small Business Administration provided more than $1.5 billion in low-interest disaster loans to home and business owners.   

FEMA is providing disaster housing in four states for 1,026 families, and 299 have already found a permanent housing solution.   

North Carolina 

In Western North Carolina, where both President Trump and Secretary Noem visited to observe recovery efforts, the administration

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