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Four Additional Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance in North Carolina
Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Ashe, Graham, Jackson and Mitchell counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for recovery from Tropical Storm Fred.
North Carolina receives 25 ambulances and crews in response to request to FEMA
In response to a resource request submitted to FEMA, North Carolina has received 25 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances each with a two-person crew of EMS providers.
Free Legal Assistance for North Carolina Disaster Survivors
Free legal assistance is available to survivors in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties who were affected by Tropical Storm Fred.
Beware of Scammers Pretending to be Disaster Workers
Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud, scams or identity theft. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors.
Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather
In response to Tropical Storm Fred, Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.
State Emergency Response Commission to meet Friday
The State Emergency Response Commission will meet Friday, July 16. Some members of the commission will attend in person at the State Emergency Operations Center and others will participate via video conference.
North Carolina Feels Effects of Tropical Storm Elsa
As North Carolina begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are reminding residents to be prepared for possible power outages and to avoid driving through floodwaters.
Over $1.6 Million Approved for Beaufort County to Acquire Flood-Prone Properties
The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1,603,745 to help Beaufort County acquire, demolish and remove 19 residential structures that were flooded after Hurricane Florence in 2018.
Town of Oak Island Awarded $1.3 Million for Debris Removal After Hurricane Isaias
The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1,345,667 to reimburse the Town of Oak Island for removing debris from public rights-of-way after Hurricane Isaías last year.
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Marion and Lillington
Governor Roy Cooper has signed a Type 1 State Disaster Declaration for the City of Marion and the Town of Lillington to help with recovery after storms hit the towns last year.
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