Homeowners, renters and business owners in Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hyde, Jones, and Pender counties may apply for federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Matthew damages and losses in North Carolina.
The 17 counties already eligible to apply for assistance, under FEMA’s Individual and Households Program, are: Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Greene, Harnett Hoke, Johnston, Lenoir, Nash, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Wayne and Wilson counties.
Public Health officials are reminding residents of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Matthew about the importance of food and water safety. Those who lost power for an extended period of time or experienced flooding need to take the following precautions:
An unopened refrigerator will only keep foods safely cold for about 4 hours without power. Most freezers will keep food safe for 36 to 48 hours if left closed.
Discard any foods that have been above 41 degrees for more than four hours. Also discard any food that has an unusual odor, color or texture.
Governor Pat McCrory provided updates on the recovery and relief efforts ongoing in the Town of Princeville and Edgecombe County in response to Hurricane Matthew flooding.
“I’d like to let the people of Princeville know that we will be with you and we will do everything we can to help rebuild your city,” said Governor McCrory. “We will also take steps to ensure that this type of disaster never happens again.”
When Hurricane Matthew’s floodwaters recede in eastern North Carolina, homeowners should assume that everything touched by flood water is contaminated and will need to be disinfected. Most household cleaning products are sufficient; however, some precautions are necessary.
Public Health officials are reminding residents of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Matthew about the importance of food and water safety. Those who lost power for an extended period of time or experienced flooding need to take the following precautions:
State environmental officials are providing North Carolinians with guidance on the best methods for disposing of storm debris in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.
Food and Nutrition Services recipients have until Oct. 18 to request replacement of their benefits if they experienced food losses that can be attributed to Hurricane Matthew.
Governor Pat McCrory announced that Disaster Unemployment Assistance is now available for people in 20 counties due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew.
As residents assess damage from Hurricane Matthew and begin repairing or rebuilding, the following information can help expedite storm victims file insurance claims and apply for other assistance.
People from all walks of life are reaching out, seeking ways to assist victims and communities devastated by Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina.