Columbus County will receive $1.85 million to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew and improve the town’s water supply, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
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Cleanup and damage assessment work continues in several western North Carolina counties after Monday’s strong storms and tornadoes.
Small businesses affected by Hurricane Matthew should apply now for $15 million in financing from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and nonprofit lenders, Governor Roy Cooper encouraged business owners today. The N.C. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery Assistance Program launched this week with a website and application information.
North Carolina is sending more help to Puerto Rico as the island continues to recover and rebuild from devastation caused after Hurricane Maria struck September 20. Tuesday morning a 10-person incident management team comprised of local and state emergency management staff will fly to Puerto Rico to help local officials coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts.
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today welcomed dozens of members of swift water rescue teams from across North Carolina to the Executive Mansion and thanked them for their service during Hurricane Matthew.
Nearly one year after Hurricane Matthew displaced thousands of families and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, North Carolina continues working to help survivors and communities rebuild, with more help needed for full recovery.
Hurricane Maria’s waves continue to batter the North Carolina coastline, but coastal counties are not reporting any unexpected issues as a result of the slow moving storm.
As Hurricane Maria drifts slowly by North Carolina more than 100 miles off our coast, heavy surf is pounding beaches and coastal islands and Governor Roy Cooper encouraged residents to prepare for high winds and water.
As Hurricane Maria approaches the North Carolina coast, Governor Roy Cooper urged residents in coastal areas to complete their personal and home preparedness and to be alert to any changes in Maria’s track. The storm’s forecast track shifted to the west over the weekend, meaning more significant impacts to North Carolina are expected.
Small businesses and workers in areas impacted by Hurricane Matthew will get more help to recover thanks to two programs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.