Topics Related to Hurricane Florence

$3.7 Million Approved for New Hanover County Debris Removal

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved more than $3.7 million to reimburse New Hanover County for debris removal costs following Hurricane Florence.
More than 1.1 million cubic yards of vegetation and other storm-related debris—enough to fill 75,000 dump trucks—were collected throughout the county. Funds for this project cover work completed from Sept. 14, 2018 through Nov. 18, 2018.

$1.8 Million Approved to Acquire Flood-prone Properties, Minimize Disaster Damage

The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $1.8 million to eliminate flood risks at certain repetitively damaged properties in Duplin County following Hurricane Florence. 

The funds will acquire 17 residential structures in Duplin County to convert them to open spaces and conserve natural floodplain functions. Natural floodplains help to minimize disaster-related property damage and expenses because they slow runoff, absorb floodwaters and control erosion.

$1.9 Million Approved for Pamlico County

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the State of North Carolina are announcing more than $1.9 million to reimburse Pamlico County for debris cleanup activities following Hurricane Florence. 

Funds for this project will reimburse the removal of vegetation and other Hurricane Florence-related debris from public rights of way throughout the county. The approved funds cover completed work through Nov. 30, 2018.

FEMA has approved approximately $3.5 million to Pamlico County for Hurricane Florence-related expenses.

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.   North Carolina Emergency Management, a division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, is awarding the grants using funds provided by the General Assembly in the Hurricane Florence Disaster Relief Act.

“There are still many people struggling to recover from Hurricane Florence who need help,” said Governor Roy Cooper. ”These funds will help more people get their homes repaired or rebuilt.”

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. 

The funds reimburse nourishing sand and replacing plants at beaches located in the towns of Indian Beach and Pine Knoll Shores following damage from Hurricane Florence’s storm surge. 

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. Governor Roy Cooper today thanked contributors as he met with storm survivors and non-profit partners in impacted communities this week.

$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. 

Beginning Sept. 9, 2018, the county hired contractors to remove vegetation and other debris from public rights of way throughout the county. The approved funds cover work completed through April 12, 2019.

FEMA has approved a total of nearly $5 million to the City of New Bern for Hurricane Florence-related expenses.

$7.6 Million Announced for Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the State of North Carolina are approving nearly $7.6 million to reimburse Hurricane Florence-related repairs to the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation.

The cooperative provides electrical service to Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus and Robeson counties, which were included in the presidential disaster declaration following Hurricane Florence. 

High winds, rain and flooding caused by the hurricane damaged overhead utility poles, lines and transformers in multiple counties. 

Additional $6 million Approved for Brunswick County

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing nearly $6.4 million to reimburse Brunswick County for debris cleanup activities following Hurricane Florence. 

FEMA has already approved more than $4 million for Brunswick County Hurricane Florence-related expenses. This brings the total to $10.4 million.