Press Releases

In the aftermath of a disaster like Hurricane Matthew, survivors need help that is both short-term for immediate needs and long-term for getting back to normal.

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand next week at five local community facilities to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters and techniques to build hazard-resistant homes.

Governor Roy Cooper today met with Fayetteville and Cumberland County leaders to discuss how to best help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew.

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand next week at five local community facilities to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters and techniques to build hazard resistant homes.

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina has received more than $198 million to help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew.  

The deadline for registering with FEMA has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. Much work remains to be done in North Carolina and FEMA continues working with North Carolina Emergency Management to help survivors and communities recover.

The Disaster Recovery Centers in Cumberland, Edgecombe and Robeson counties will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

The centers are located at:

Cumberland County Dept. of Social Services
1225 Ramsey St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4401

Area homeowners as well as renters and business owners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Matthew flooding can find information and guidance on their next step at the Lumberton Disaster Recovery Resource Fair.

The Disaster Recovery Center in Cumberland County will close Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m.

The center is located at:

Cumberland County Dept. of Social Services
1225 Ramsey St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4401

Governor Roy Cooper today urged all North Carolina residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Matthew to register with FEMA by the Monday, January 23 deadline.