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Update Information with FEMA to Avoid Delays

North Carolina survivors who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance after Hurricane Matthew are encouraged to stay in touch with the agency to resolve issues, get updates on your application or provide additional information.

It is especially important for you to update FEMA with any insurance documentation information or settlements. FEMA disaster assistance covers only basic needs and cannot duplicate insurance payments.

You can also call the helpline to:

Governor McCrory's Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee Holds Fourth Regional Meeting in Pitt County

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee held its fourth regional meeting today in Pitt County, where it discussed topics such as relief efforts, community outreach assistance and plans for long-term recovery for the communities affected by the storm. 

FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers in Johnston and Lenoir Counties to Close Dec. 2


The Disaster Recovery centers in Johnston and Lenoir counties will close Friday, Dec. 2, at 6 p.m.

The Johnston center is located at:



Johnston County Industries
912 N. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577

The Lenoir center is located at:

NOVA Building
105 West Caswell Street
Kinston, NC 28501


At this time, visits to the centers have decreased. Therefore, FEMA and the state will close the centers and relocate resources to other centers in the affected counties.

Volunteers and Donations Needed in North Carolina for Disaster Recovery

In the wake of a disaster, the people of North Carolina have always come together with compassion and courage to ask how they can help survivors.

After a disaster, because people in various communities come forward to assist family, friends and neighbors in need, there may be a belief that survivor needs are being met everywhere in the state. However, there is a shortage of volunteers particularly in the hardest-hit counties in North Carolina. Your help is needed.

Governor McCrory Hails Efforts to Contain Party Rock Fire and Support Crews in Tennessee

Governor Pat McCrory is thanking firefighters and emergency management officials for containing the Party Rock Fire which burned more than 7,100 acres and threatened Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and other communities in Rutherford and Henderson counties. As progress is being made fighting wildfires in North Carolina, Governor McCrory has reached out to Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam to offer support to crews battling fires there.

Governor McCrory's Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee to Hold Final Regional Meetings

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee will hold its final regional meetings on Wednesday, November 30 and Friday, December 2 in Pitt and Lenoir Counties. Regional meetings have been held throughout North Carolina over the last month in the communities most impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

49 North Carolina Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance Grants

A total of 49 counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for permanent repair and replacement of disaster-damaged infrastructure resulting from Hurricane Matthew.

Governor McCrory Encourages Hurricane Matthew Recovery Donations This Thanksgiving

As North Carolinians celebrate Thanksgiving, Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging donations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to support those impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

Hazard Mitigation Funds Help Communities Recover, Minimize Future Damage

When you pause to count your blessings this Thanksgiving, be sure to include the many state, local and federal responders assisting our state’s survivors of Hurricane Matthew.

Governor McCrory Expands State of Emergency to 22 Additional Counties Impacted by Wildfires

Governor Pat McCrory has expanded a State of Emergency to cover 22 additional counties to help the state combat the ongoing spread of wildfires in western North Carolina. The governor joined firefighters, emergency management officials and volunteers today at the Macon County Incident Command Post Center to provide an update on the state’s response to the wildfires.