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 of operation at the FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers will change during the Christmas holiday season.
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
Governor Pat McCrory signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 into law today, providing $201 million to help citizens and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and wildfires.
The Disaster Recovery Center in Edgecombe County will reopen to serve disaster survivors at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16. The hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The new location is:
In the nine weeks since President Obama declared a major disaster for North Carolina, federal agencies have provided more than $213 million in grants, loans and insurance payments to those who had losses resulting from flooding after Hurricane Matthew.
Many displaced Hurricane Matthew survivors face a challenging holiday season. Governor Pat McCrory has called a special session of the legislature to address pressing needs. But there is much that survivors and supporters can do to advance the recovery process.
The Disaster Recovery Center in Columbus County will close Friday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m.
The center is located at:
Employment Security Commission
913 Jefferson Street
Whiteville, NC 28472
Governor Pat McCrory has declared Dec. 11-17 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to plan, prepare and be ready for potentially dangerous winter weather.
When homes are flooded and lives are upended, treasured keepsakes such as photos, artwork, quilts and family heirlooms become more cherished. Although they may have been damaged in the flood, these treasures may be salvageable.