Topics Related to Disaster Recovery

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency Expands Programs and Delivery of Funding as State Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Florence

Two years after Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) remains focused on getting help to the people who need it most in storm-impacted areas of the state.

SBA Grants Governor’s Request for Earthquake Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration today granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for homeowners and small businesses that suffered damage from a 5.1 magnitude earthquake centered near Sparta in Alleghany County on Aug. 9.

Governor Signs State Disaster Declaration for Counties Affected by Tornado

Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for counties that suffered damages from the tornado on August 4, making additional assistance available to residents there.

U.S. Small Business Administration Grants Governor Cooper’s Request for Disaster Declaration to Support Small Businesses and Homeowners

The U.S. Small Business Administration granted Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration for small businesses and homeowners facing damage from a tornado that struck as Hurricane Isaias passed through the state on Aug. 4.

Even in a Pandemic, North Carolina is Prepared for Hurricane Season

North Carolina has seen more than its fair share of devastating storms, particularly in the past few years.

North Carolina Begins Cleanup After Hurricane Isaias Tears Through the State

Hurricane Isaias made landfall at Ocean Isle Beach last night, bringing storm surge, high winds, heavy rains and tornadoes as it moved through North Carolina. 

Hometown Strong Effort to Help Rural NC with COVID-19, Economic Recovery

Hometown Strong, an effort created to forge partnerships between rural communities and state government, will expand its focus to help all 80 rural North Carolina counties respond to COVID-19 and strengthen local economies.

State Investment in Water Rescue Equipment Pays off for Rocky Mount

As floodwaters rose this week along the Tar River to levels not seen since Hurricanes Matthew and Florence, water rescue teams from the Rocky Mount Fire Department put some new state-provided equipment into action, rescuing people stranded in their homes and vehicles.

North Carolina receives federal disaster declaration for February storms, tornadoes and flooding

The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s April 9 request for a federal disaster declaration for eighteen counties that suffered damages from severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in February.

Governor Proclaims May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina and reminded residents that now is the time to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season.