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In wake of the Colonial Pipeline disruption in Alabama, Governor Pat McCrory has signed Executive Order 112 to help ensure that there will be adequate supplies of fuel across the state and to prevent price gouging.

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can now get information about available state and federal assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in Columbus County opening Wednesday, Nov. 2.



Location:       Columbus County



Employment Security Commission

913 Jefferson Street

Whiteville, NC  28472

North Carolina homeowners, renters and business owners in Brunswick and Halifax counties, adversely affected by Hurricane Matthew and its impact, may apply for federal disaster assistance.

Governor Pat McCrory convened the first meeting of the Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee today and outlined a recovery plan for the first 100 days to help North Carolina recover from the storm.



“There are a lot of people in North Carolina like Troy Johnson in Fair Bluff who are still hurting,” said Governor McCrory. “Through this framework and timeline, I am confident that we will be able to help North Carolinians like Troy recover and rebuild even stronger than before.”

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a readily accessible facility where you may go for information about federal, state and other disaster assistance programs, and to ask questions related to your situation. It is more personal than the telephone. 



You can meet face-to-face with representatives from North Carolina Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Small Business Administration, volunteer groups and other agencies at the centers to get answers to your questions about disaster assistance.



Some of the services offered at a DRC may include:

A temporary mobile disaster recovery center (MDRC) opens for three days in Moore County Tuesday, Nov. 1.  It will be open through Thursday, Nov. 3.



A MDRC is a readily accessible mobile office where you can go for information about FEMA, other disaster assistance programs or get answers to questions related to your situation. It is another way FEMA and the state are reaching out to North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew.

Governor Pat McCrory joined local officials to tour areas in Bladen and Columbus counties hit hard by Hurricane Matthew, providing an update on the ongoing relief and recovery efforts from the storm during his stops. 

Governor Pat McCrory has directed the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles to help consumers across the state identify signs of flooding when purchasing a vehicle.



“I want to do everything possible to help victims of Hurricane Matthew get back on their feet,” said Governor McCrory. “Protecting consumers is an important part of the recovery effort in the impacted communities and across the state.” 

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can now get information about available state and federal assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in Robeson County opening Saturday, Oct. 29.



Location:                  Robeson County



Old Kmart

2750 N. Roberts Ave.

Lumberton, NC 28358

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) plays a unique role in helping all disaster survivors recover.