Topics Related to Hurricane Florence

FEMA Approves $9.5 Million for New Hanover County Debris Removal

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved $9.5 million to reimburse New Hanover County for removal of debris following Hurricane Florence.

More than 1 million cubic yards of vegetation and other debris was collected from public rights of way throughout the county. The vegetative debris was chipped into mulch, and all debris was ultimately disposed of at the New Hanover County Landfill in Wilmington.

Final Deadline to Participate in STEP Program for Florence Home Repairs is Sunday, February 10

North Carolina homeowners who want to participate in a special program that provides rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence must take action by Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 11:59 pm, Governor Roy Cooper urged today. Feb. 10 is the final deadline and will not be extended again.

Community Mitigation Resiliency Workshop in Kenansville

Duplin County residents can get tips and advice on how to protect their families and their homes from future disasters at the Ed Emory Auditorium in Kenansville on Feb. 12.

Before Hurricane Florence arrived, you may have thought your home would never flood. At this event, FEMA flood mitigation specialists will help you find your home on the floodplain map and explain what that means to you. You might be surprised to learn where your home is on this map and how that will impact you and your loved ones in the future.

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at 84 Lumber in Wilmington

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the 84 Lumber in Wilmington Feb. 5 through Feb. 16.

FEMA mitigation specialists can answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of future disasters. The mitigation specialists will be available at:

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Home Depot in Jacksonville

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Home Depot in Jacksonville Feb. 5 through Feb. 16.

FEMA mitigation specialists can answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of future disasters. The mitigation specialists will be available at:

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at 84 Lumber in Fayetteville

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to protect their families and their homes from future disasters at the 84 Lumber in Fayetteville Feb. 5 through Feb. 16.

FEMA mitigation specialists can answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of future disasters. The mitigation specialists will be available at:

Deadline Extended to Feb. 10 to Participate in STEP Program for Florence Home Repairs

The deadline for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence has been extended to Sunday, February 10, 2019 Governor Roy Cooper announced today. That’s the date by which eligible homeowners need to complete the forms to participate in North Carolina’s Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power (STEP) program. The program provides partial repairs at no cost to homeowners so Hurricane Florence survivors can return to and remain in their homes while longer-term repairs continue. 

First Hurricane Assistance Checks Go to Fishermen, Gov. Cooper Announces $11.6 Million Fund to Help Commercial Fishing Industry Recover from Hurricane Florence

North Carolina commercial fishermen hit hard by Hurricane Florence will soon get relief as part of $11.6 million being distributed by the state Division of Marine Fisheries, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.


The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries in Morehead City today mailed the first round of checks out under the Hurricane Florence Commercial Fishing Assistance Program. The program is designed to help make up for losses to the state’s nearly billion-dollar commercial fishing industry due to the storm. 

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Lowe’s in Shallotte

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to protect their families and their homes from future disasters at the Lowe’s in Shallotte Feb. 4 through Feb. 16.

FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of future disasters. The mitigation specialists will be available at:

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Lowe’s in Fayetteville

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to protect their families and their homes from future disasters at the Lowe’s in Fayetteville Feb. 4 through Feb. 16.

FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about home repair, making disaster plans, putting together supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

Mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of future disasters. The mitigation specialists will be available at: