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New cameras on Civil Air Patrol aircraft improve state’s search and rescue capability
Two new cameras recently added to Civil Air Patrol aircraft in North Carolina are providing a significant improvement to the state’s aerial search capability.
Bladen and Chowan counties added to Federal Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Dorian
The Federal Government has approved North Carolina’s request to add Bladen and Chowan counties to the disaster declaration for Hurricane Dorian.
North Carolina to Receive Additional Federal Funding for Hurricane Florence
The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced that North Carolina has been allocated $206 million in long-term recovery money through the program known as Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).
Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare Early for Winter Weather
Governor Roy Cooper has declared Dec. 1 - 7 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.
SBA Deadline for North Carolina Private NonProfit Organizations to Apply for Physical Damage Disaster Loans
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding eligible Private NonProfit organizations (PNPs) in North Carolina of the Dec. 3 deadline to submit disaster loan applications for physical damages caused by Hurricane Dorian on Sept. 1 – 9, 2019.
$4 Million Approved for Mold Remediation, Shelter at Craven County Schools
The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $4.1 million to the Craven County Board of Education for Hurricane Florence-related costs.
Help Still Available for Hurricane Dorian Survivors
North Carolina residents recovering from Hurricane Dorian have one more week to visit one of the four disaster recovery centers.
Twelve Counties Added to Hurricane Dorian Disaster Declaration
DURHAM, N.C.— Twelve more North Carolina counties are eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local Hurricane Dorian recovery efforts.
FEMA grants Governor Cooper’s request for federal disaster Public Assistance for more counties
Governor Cooper announced today that FEMA has approved his request to add 12 more counties to those eligible to receive reimbursements for Hurricane Dorian response and recovery expenses.
Governor signs state disaster declaration for Dorian affected counties
Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for counties that suffered damages from Hurricane Dorian, making additional assistance available to residents there. “Today’s state disaster declaration will help North Carolinians recovering from Hurricane Dorian get vital assistance necessary to recover,” said Governor Cooper.
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