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Six agencies receive grants to support Hurricane Florence Relief Work
Six agencies doing significant work to help people recovering from Hurricane Florence will receive grants totaling $2 million to further fund their relief efforts.
More than $18 Million Approved to Restore North Carolina Beaches
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $18 million to reimburse expenses restoring beaches damaged during Hurricane Florence.
Hurricane Recovery in North Carolina on the Anniversary of Hurricane Florence
Nearly a year after Hurricane Florence hit, Governor Roy Cooper has updated the state on the progress of the recovery as North Carolinians recover from three deadly storms in three years.
Nearly $6 Million in Donations for Florence Relief Distributed to Eastern NC
Donations to North Carolina’s Disaster Relief Fund following Hurricane Florence have helped thousands of North Carolina families with housing, repairs and other needs in the past year.
$4.4 Million Approved for New Bern
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the State of North Carolina are announcing nearly $4.4 million to reimburse the City of New Bern for debris cleanup activities following Hurricane Florence.
Damage assessments to begin in coastal counties this week
Governor Roy Cooper will visit affected coastal areas again today and has directed North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) to continue efforts with state and local partners, including non-profits, to deliver recovery aid to North Carolinians in need.
Resources Focused on Dorian Battered Coastal Communities
Ocracoke remains a focus for emergency managers, National Guard soldiers, doctors, nurses, volunteer groups today. At Governor Cooper’s direction, resources are headed to hurricane battered coastal communities, many of which he visited yesterday.
Governor Cooper Viewing Damage, Preliminary Damage Assessments Begin Following Dorian
Gov. Cooper is visiting coastal counties today to view storm damage as state and local emergency officials assess preliminary damage from Hurricane Dorian.
As Dorian Leaves North Carolina, Governor Cooper Directs Emergency Responders to Outer Banks following ‘Catastrophic Flooding’
As Hurricane Dorian leaves North Carolina, Gov. Cooper and state and local emergency officials announced that help has arrived at Ocracoke Island and food and water is on the way to those stranded there. Additionally, assessments are underway to determine the damage the storm left behind.
Governor Cooper urges North Carolinians to Shelter in Place
As Hurricane Dorian begins to hit North Carolina with areas of destructive tornadoes, heavy rains, damaging winds and power outages, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon urged North Carolinians should shelter in place and stay off the roads until the storm passes.
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