President issued a major disaster declaration on April 7, 2026, enabling public assistance for private non-profit organizations providing essential services in South, following severe weather impacts. The notice was published May 1, 2026.
Source: federalregister. Original: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/01/2026-08519/presidential-declaration-of-a-major-disaster-for-public-assistance-only-for-the-state-of-south

