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Long-Term Recovery Begins at the Local Level

In the aftermath of a disaster like Hurricane Matthew, survivors need help that is both short-term for immediate needs and long-term for getting back to normal.

Throughout North Carolina, long-term recovery depends on the behind-the-scenes work of local committees, like the Cumberland Disaster Recovery Coalition (CDRC), that are part of a state and federal network. Who better to understand the unique needs of a survivor on the road to recovery than people from that survivor’s community?

FEMA Offers Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Community Facilities in Brunswick, Jones, Lee, Lenoir and Nash Counties

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand next week at five local community facilities to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters and techniques to build hazard-resistant homes.

Most of the information and the free publications provided are geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Recovery topics to be covered include flood insurance, elevating utilities and rebuilding flooded homes.

Governor Cooper meets with Fayetteville area officials to discuss Hurricane Matthew recovery

Governor Roy Cooper today met with Fayetteville and Cumberland County leaders to discuss how to best help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew.

Cooper was joined by Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks, NC Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry, and city and county officials. The discussion focused on the progress made so far and continuing needs for hard-hit areas.

FEMA Offers Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Community Facilities in Beaufort, Chatham, Johnston, Pitt and Scotland Counties

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand next week at five local community facilities to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters and techniques to build hazard resistant homes.

Most of the information and the free publications provided are geared for do-it-yourself work and general contractors. Recovery topics to be covered include flood insurance, elevating utilities and rebuilding flooded homes.

Governor Cooper announces $198 million grant for Hurricane Matthew recovery

Governor Roy Cooper today announced that North Carolina has received more than $198 million to help families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew.  

Nearly $159 million of the grant funds are specifically earmarked for Robeson, Cumberland, Edgecombe and Wayne counties, which were among the state’s hardest-hit areas during Hurricane Matthew.

Registration Deadline Passes but FEMA is Still Here to Help North Carolina Survivors of Hurricane Matthew

The deadline for registering with FEMA has passed, but that does not mean FEMA is leaving. Much work remains to be done in North Carolina and FEMA continues working with North Carolina Emergency Management to help survivors and communities recover.Three disaster recovery centers are still open in Cumberland, Edgecombe and Robeson counties.

Disaster Recovery Centers in Cumberland, Edgecombe and Robeson Counties to Close Feb. 2, But Help Remains Available


The Disaster Recovery Centers in Cumberland, Edgecombe and Robeson counties will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

The centers are located at:

Cumberland County Dept. of Social Services
1225 Ramsey St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4401



Edgecombe County Health Department
3003 N. Main St.
Tarboro, NC 27886

Old Kmart (Robeson County)
2750 N. Roberts Ave.
Lumberton, NC 28358

Disaster Recovery Resource Fair Provides Advice on Hurricane Recovery

Area homeowners as well as renters and business owners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Matthew flooding can find information and guidance on their next step at the Lumberton Disaster Recovery Resource Fair.

The resource fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Goldsboro Event Center, 1501 South Slocomb St., Goldsboro, NC 27530. This is a rescheduling of the disaster recovery fair that was cancelled due to the winter storm.

Bilingual and American Sign Language interpreters will be on hand.

Disaster Recovery Center in Cumberland County to Close Jan. 26, But Help Remains Available

The Disaster Recovery Center in Cumberland County will close Thursday, Jan. 26, at 6 p.m.

The center is located at:

Cumberland County Dept. of Social Services
1225 Ramsey St.
Fayetteville, NC 28301-4401

You can still get help after the center closes by calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362 for voice, 711 and Video Relay Service. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability and use a TTY, call 800-462-7585.

Hurricane Matthew Survivors Must Register with FEMA by Monday

Governor Roy Cooper today urged all North Carolina residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Matthew to register with FEMA by the Monday, January 23 deadline.

“Many families and small businesses in central and eastern North Carolina are still on the road to recovery from Hurricane Matthew, and we’re here to help,” Gov. Cooper said. “If you’ve been affected by the storm, be sure to register with FEMA, even if you think insurance may cover your losses.”