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Baptists Aim to Rebuild 1,000 homes for North Carolina Survivors of Hurricane Matthew

The North Carolina Baptists On Mission is one of many faith-based and nonprofit organizations participating in the cleanup and rebuilding after Hurricane Matthew devastated the 50 central and eastern counties. What sets this group apart is that the Baptists’ plan to repair or rebuild at least 1,000 hurricane-damaged homes within two years.

The mission relies solely on volunteers to complete the work. So far, 17 homes have been repaired or rebuilt.

Governor Warns Flooding Still a Potential Threat to Communities in Eastern NC

Despite sunny skies, North Carolinians need to look out for flooding in low-lying areas, avoid flooded roads, and stay tuned to local weather updates, Governor Roy Cooper warned today.

“We’re grateful that the rains have ended and the sun is back out, but communities in eastern North Carolina cannot let their guard down,” said Governor Cooper. “Forecasters are still predicting some of our rivers to crest today or as late as Monday and we need to remain alert for more flooding.”

Governor Cooper Visits Goldsboro’s Make a Difference Food Pantry

Governor Roy Cooper today visited the Make a Difference Food Pantry, a nonprofit founded by 12-year-old Mackenzie Hinson which is helping Hurricane Matthew survivors.“Mackenzie’s can-do spirit is exactly what we need in North Carolina right now as we pull together to recover from Hurricane Matthew,” Gov. Cooper said. “I’m impressed by her persistence and her generosity toward people in need in her community.”

How to Get Additional Funding to Mitigate Damage to Your Home or Business

If local building officials notified you that your home is substantially damaged, you may be able to receive funds to make your structure safer and stronger.

North Carolina Mitigation Project after Irene Proves its Worth

After Hurricane Matthew roared through coastal North Carolina in October 2016, damage in the state will total as much as $4 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Proactive steps taken by Pamlico County following 2011’s Hurricane Irene spared this North Carolina County from significant impacts.

Governor Cooper meets with Edgecombe officials to Discuss Hurricane Matthew Recovery

Governor Roy Cooper today met with Edgecombe County leaders to push the process of helping families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and toured locations impacted by the storm.Cooper met for a roundtable discussion with local leaders along with Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks, Director of Hurricane Recovery Dempsey Benton and N.C. Emergency Management (NCEM) Director Mike Sprayberry. The discussion focused on the progress made so far and continuing needs for hard-hit areas.

Planning for an Emergency is Crucial for Family Safety

Severe weather can happen any time of the year.  In North Carolina, the first full week of March is designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a time when residents are urged to develop or review and update their family emergency plan.

Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Prepare, Practice for Severe Weather

Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 5-11 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes, which could happen as soon as tonight according to weather forecasts.

FEMA Offers Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Community Facilities in Columbus, Edgecombe and Hoke Counties

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand next week at 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.

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?