Topics Related to Hurricane Florence

Hurricane Florence in North Carolina: Two Months By the Numbers

Two months after the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, more than $869 million in state and federal funds has been provided directly to North Carolinians to aid in their recovery.

The funds include grants from FEMA, payouts from the National Flood Insurance Program and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Lowe’s in Morehead City

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against storm damage at the Lowe’s home improvement store in Morehead City from Nov. 19 through Dec. 7, 2018, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.

FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about making home repairs, preparing disaster plans, assembling supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of 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 rebuild stronger against storm damage at Lowe’s home improvement store in Fayetteville from Nov. 19 through Dec. 7, 2018, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.

FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about making home repairs, preparing disaster plans, assembling supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

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

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

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against storm damage at Lowe’s home improvement store in Wilmington from Nov. 19 through Dec. 7, 2018, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.

FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about making home repairs, preparing disaster plans, assembling supply kits and the importance of flood insurance.

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

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

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against storm damage at Lowe’s home improvement store in Whiteville from Nov. 19 through Dec. 7, 2018, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.

FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about making home repairs, preparing disaster plans, assembling supply kits, and the importance of flood insurance.

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

Wayne County and Jones County Disaster Recovery Centers to Close

The Wayne County and Jones County disaster recovery centers located in Goldsboro and Trenton will close permanently at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 and Saturday, Nov. 17, respectively. 

The Wayne County center is located at:

Two Steps for Continued Rental Help

Are you a renter who was forced out of your home by Hurricane Florence and initially was eligible for rental assistance from FEMA? Do you still need FEMA’s help? If you are still eligible, you need take only two steps to get the help you need:
•    Complete a Declaration of Continuing Need for Rental Assistance. This is a legal document mailed to all rental grant recipients 15 days after the rental assistance grant is received. Survivors with additional housing needs must complete the Declaration.

Disaster Recovery Center in Robeson County to Close Temporarily Nov. 12

RALEIGH, N.C. – The disaster recovery center in Robeson County will close temporarily at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12. The center will reopen at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 14.
The Robeson center is located at:

Hoke County Disaster Recovery Center in Raeford to Close

The Hoke County disaster recovery center in Raeford will close permanently at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. 

The center is located at:

ReBuild NC to Host Outreach Events in Harnett County

 Who:     ReBuild North Carolina, North Carolina’s Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery Program for Hurricane Matthew

What:     ReBuild NC will host a series of outreach events in Harnett County in the coming weeks, offering in-person assistance to Hurricane Matthew survivors who have not yet submitted a program application. Individuals are encouraged to dial 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment during an event with an application specialist who can assist them in completing their program application for assistance.