In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, state and federal officials caution North Carolinians to be alert for individuals attempting to take advantage of residents making home repairs, those wanting to donate to victims or those trying to obtain vital information under false pretenses.
Organizations operating shelters for Hurricane Matthew survivors are not able to accept food donations from individuals or organizations such as churches and civic groups.
Public Health officials are reminding residents of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Matthew about the importance of food and water safety.
When Hurricane Matthew’s floodwaters recede in eastern North Carolina, homeowners should assume that everything touched by flood water is contaminated and will ne
Public Health officials are reminding residents of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Matthew about the importance of food and water safety. Those who lost power for an extended period of time or experienced flooding need to take the following precautions:
Homeowners, renters and business owners in Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hyde, Jones, and Pender counties may apply for federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Matthew damages and losses in North Carolina.
The State Highway Patrol has released the name of the deceased involved in the Monday evening shooting in Lumberton, N.C.
Governor Pat McCrory visited the flood-hit towns of Princeville and Tarboro today and provided updates of the ongoing recovery and relief efforts in response to flooding brought by Hurricane Matthew.
The Division of Employment Security (DES) has announced that Duplin, Gates and Pender counties have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew. This brings the total to 23 counties that have been approved for DUA.
North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can get information about disaster assistance in Harnett and Nash counties at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opening Saturday, October 15. The hours of operation are 9 a.m.