Topics Related to Hurricane Florence

$4.1 Million Approved to Acquire Flood-prone Properties, Minimize Disaster Damage

DURHAM, N.C. — The State of North Carolina and FEMA are announcing more than $4.1 million to eliminate flood risks at certain repetitively damaged properties in Pender County following Hurricane Florence. 

“Pender County is pleased to be able to assist our citizens through this long-term recovery process and looks forward to additional opportunities,” said Kyle Breuer, Planning and Community Development director. “These mitigation actions will help us meet our goal of becoming more resilient from future storm events.”

Governor Cooper Comments on Federal Register Publication

Governor Roy Cooper shared the following comment after the federal register was published for $168 million in hurricane recovery mitigation funds for North Carolina. Congress passed the mitigation funding on February 9, 2018 to help communities affected by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 become stronger and more resilient.

$19 Million Approved to Acquire Flood-prone North Carolina Properties, Minimize Disaster Damage

DURHAM, N.C. — The State of North Carolina and FEMA are approving nearly $19 million to eliminate flood risks at certain repetitively damaged properties in North Carolina following Hurricane Florence. 

“We are grateful for the support of our FEMA partners as we work together to make North Carolina more resilient in the wake of devastating storms,” said Gov. Roy Cooper. “Eliminating flood risks at repetitively damaged properties will help North Carolina continue to rebuild smarter and stronger.”

$1.8 Million Announced for N.C. Department of Transportation

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina have announced more than $1.8 million to help the North Carolina Department of Transportation cover Hurricane Florence-related expenses. 

Funds will reimburse the department for emergency response and protective measures during the 2018 storm. The measures included temporary vehicle equipment relocation, directing traffic flow and providing emergency access for Brunswick, Duplin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pender and Sampson counties.

Additional $2 Million Approved for Carteret County

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $2.3 million to reimburse Carteret County for debris cleanup activities following Hurricane Florence. 

FEMA has already approved more than $12.2 million for Carteret County Hurricane Florence-related expenses. This brings the total to $14.5 million. 

Governor Cooper Announces More Funding for Temporary Jobs for Hurricane Florence Recovery

RALEIGH:Governor Cooper announced additional federal funding is now available for the temporary employment program that helps North Carolinians get back to work in areas affected by Hurricane Florence. 

“Getting back to work is one of the biggest steps to getting back into the rhythm of daily life after a devastating weather event like a hurricane,” said Governor Cooper. “I will continue pushing for funds and programs that can get people back to work and help us rebuild smarter and stronger.”

More than $6 Million Approved for Wilmington Area

FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $6 million to reimburse local governments and a public utility authority for Hurricane Florence-related expenses. 

More than $1.5 million in reimbursement funding is going to Bald Head Island for the removal of vegetation and other debris from public rights of way throughout the village. The approved funds cover work completed from Oct. 9, 2018 through Feb. 20, 2019. 

More than $22 Million Approved for Three Electric Cooperatives

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $22 million to reimburse the Carteret-Craven, Four County and Tideland electric cooperatives for damage to their electrical systems following Hurricane Florence.

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

$1.4 Million Approved for Brunswick County Board of Education

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing nearly $1.4 million to reimburse the Brunswick County Board of Education for Hurricane Florence-related expenses.

Damage created by the storm posed a threat to public health and safety requiring emergency response activities and protective measures. Brunswick County Board of Education contracted for emergency repairs and cleanup due to wind driven rain at the main office in Bolivia. 

$7.4 Million Approved for Onslow County Debris Removal

DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are approving more than $7.4 million to reimburse Onslow County for debris removal costs following Hurricane Florence.

More than 1.3 million cubic yards of vegetation and other debris were collected from public rights of way throughout the county. Funds for this project cover work completed from Sept. 15, 2018 through March 15, 2019.