Governor Pat McCrory this afternoon received a federal disaster declaration to help local governments and individuals in Lee, Moore and Wake Counties recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.
Two weeks after Hurricane Matthew slammed eastern North Carolina, residents are still reeling from the storm’s impact. Crews from the N.C. Department of Transportation are doing everything they can to help life return to normal.
All North Carolina disaster survivors, including people with disabilities, can access resources at State/FEMA disaster recovery centers, or DRCs. DRCs help survivors apply for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates
Governor Pat McCrory’s call for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits for thousands of households impacted by Hurricane Matthew was approved today for 18 North Carolina counties by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
North Carolina officials are working closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to transition displaced residents from emergency shelters in flooded areas to more stable temporary housing. At the height of the emergency on Oct. 9, there were 4,071 people housed in 81 shelters.
North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can get information about state and federal assistance at the Disaster Recovery Centers opening in Edgecombe and Greene counties Friday, October 21.
Governor Pat McCrory this evening received a federal disaster declaration to help individuals in Onslow County recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.
The Department of Transportation has reopened a section of U.S. 74 closed by floodwater from Hurricane Matthew last week. A section of the highway at the Robeson-Columbus County line has been put into a two-lane, two-way pattern while repairs to the roadway are continuing.
Hurricane Matthew’s severe flooding across central and eastern North Carolina has affected water quality and availability in certain eastern North Carolina public water systems.