Topics Related to Hurricane Florence

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THREE MORE COUNTIES

North Carolina’s Federal Disaster declaration has been amended to include FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) for three additional counties: Chatham, Durham and Guilford. Individuals and businesses are able to apply for disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Florence.

With the addition of these three counties, 34 counties have now been approved for FEMA IA.

Disaster Recovery Center in Lenoir County to Close

RALEIGH, N.C. – As recovery from Hurricane Florence continues across North Carolina, the disaster recovery center in Lenoir County will close permanently at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31. However, help is just a phone call or mouse click away. The Lenoir center is located at:

Disaster Recovery Centers to Close One Hour Earlier Starting Oct. 29

State/FEMA disaster recovery centers will close one hour earlier, at 6 p.m., starting Monday, Oct. 29. The centers will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Days of operation are unchanged.
  
Survivors can also get help online or by phone. Individuals and businesses in counties included in the North Carolina federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence may register for assistance by:

Three More North Carolina Counties Added for Disaster Assistance

Residents and business owners in Chatham, Durham and Guilford counties may now apply for disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Florence.

“The addition of three more counties to the disaster declaration will help more North Carolinians get their lives back on track after Hurricane Florence,” said Gov. Roy Cooper.

FEMA Public Assistance Available for Five More Counties

Five more North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Florence are now eligible to apply for federal assistance to help pay for the cost of debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent repair work to damaged infrastructure.

FEMA announced that state and local government agencies in Alamance, Madison, Polk, Rowan and Tyrrell counties may be eligible for reimbursement under FEMA’s Public Assistance program.

FEMA Issues Public Notice on Historic Preservation, Rights Compliance

As required by law, FEMA has issued a public notice of its intent to take into account the impact of federal laws concerning historic preservation and civil rights on the federal assistance and grant opportunities it provides through its Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation Grant programs in the State of North Carolina. 

This notice applies to programs implemented and counties designated under the disaster declaration FEMA DR-4393-NC signed by the president on Sept. 14, 2018, following the devastation of Hurricane Florence. Among the provisions:

Renters in North Carolina May Be Eligible for Federal Help

North Carolina renters who had uninsured or underinsured losses due to Hurricane Florence may be eligible for disaster recovery assistance from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Grants

Renters may be eligible for grants from FEMA to help with disaster-related expenses, such as:

FEMA Public Assistance Available for Three More Counties

Three more North Carolina counties affected by Hurricane Florence are now eligible to apply for federal assistance to help pay for the cost of debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent repair work to damaged infrastructure.

FEMA announced that state and local government agencies in Bertie, Davidson and Orange counties may be eligible for grants under FEMA’s Public Assistance program, which reimburses governments for the cost of responding to a disaster (Categories A & B) and repairing or replacing damaged or destroyed infrastructure (Categories C-G).

One Month Later, Disaster Assistance Tops $423 Million

One month after the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, more than $423 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 (NFIP) and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):

Every Disaster Survivor Has Equal Access to Registration, Information and Assistance

All North Carolina disaster survivors have equal access to information on how to apply for disaster assistance.

All survivors with property damage or loss caused by Hurricane Florence in the 31 counties designated for Individual Assistance may apply for help with temporary housing, emergency home repairs or other serious disaster-related expenses.

North Carolina Emergency Management and FEMA are committed to ensuring services and assistance are available for people with disabilities or others with access and functional needs.