Press Releases

Hurricane Matthew Survivors Must Register by Monday

In his first week on the job, Governor Roy Cooper emphasized the importance of helping communities in central and eastern North Carolina recover from Hurricane Matthew which struck in October.

FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Wayne County to Close Jan. 6

The Disaster Recovery Center in Wayne County will close Friday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m.

The center is located at:

FEMA Offers Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Robeson, Craven, Currituck and Duplin County Home Improvement Stores

As North Carolinians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by the flooding that followed Hurricane Matthew, FEMA and home improvement stores in Robeson, Craven, Currituck and Duplin counties have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

One Week Left for North Carolina Survivors to Register with FEMA

You’ve got just one week left to register for disaster assistance grants from FEMA and to submit applications for low-interest disaster loans to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

FEMA to North Carolina Survivors: Call Us

If you feel confused about the next step in your recovery, like finding housing or understanding what documents you may need to have on hand, FEMA says call us at 800-621-3362.

FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers to Close for the New Year Weekend

The FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed Saturday, Dec. 31 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

Tuesday, Jan. 3, the recovery centers will go back to their regular hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

FEMA Offers Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Home Improvement Stores in Cumberland, Craven, Pasquotank and Harnett Counties

DURHAM, N.C.

Remind Your Friends and Neighbors to Register with FEMA

The holiday season is a time for cheer and giving to others. If you’ve been wondering what you can do, how about checking with your family, friends and neighbors who may have damage from Hurricane Matthew, and ask they if they have registered with FEMA.

Hours at FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers and Mitigation Outreach to Change for the Holidays

Hours of operation at the FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers will change during the Christmas holiday season.

FEMA Offers Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Lowe’s in Columbus, Craven, Pasquotank and Richmond Counties

As North Carolinians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by the flooding that followed Hurricane Matthew, FEMA and home improvement stores in Columbus, Craven, Pasquotank and Richmond counties have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and sa