How lapse in appropriations affects South Carolina National Guard

South Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers and state fire department rescuers with the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (SC-HART) program, conduct training-rescue operations in Pickens County South Carolina, Jan. 18, 2018, prior to the government shutdown that took effect at 12:01 a.m., Jan. 20, 2018. During the shutdown, there are state funds available to continue emergency response if the South Carolina National Guard is called to support. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Roberto Di Giovine)