Hyde County Commissioner Tom Pahl, who represents Ocracoke, expressed his gratitude to the Outer Banks Community Foundation Thursday for its Hurricane Dorian relief efforts.
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State Seeks Florence Recovery Funds Input
The public can submit comments until 5 p.m. March 8 to Rebuild NC on a draft plan to use close to $550 million in federal funds to implement disaster recovery programs throughout areas impacted by the storm.
NC to Move Forward with Recovery Program
HUD has released details of the federal register notice that will allow the state Office of Recovery and Resiliency to develop a draft action plan for more than $542 million funding for Hurricane Florence.
Recovery Office Helps Thousands in First Year
The state Office of Recovery and Resiliency has helped since its inception a year ago hundreds of storm survivors recover and prepares the state for a more resilient future.
Grants OK’d for Emerald Isle, Holden Beach
State and FEMA officials have announced more than $54.9 million in grants have been approved for hurricane- and tropical storm-related beach damage in Emerald Isle and Holden Beach.
Disaster Recovery Bill Clears Legislature
The $180 million in the disaster recovery bill approved Thursday will help local governments with Dorian recovery and includes funds for Ocracoke School repairs.
State Seeks Input on Disaster Mitigation Plan
The public is encouraged to submit comment by Dec. 23 to Rebuild NC on a draft plan to spend $168 million on disaster mitigation.
Trump Approves NC Disaster Declaration
President Trump has approved Gov. Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for eastern N.C. counties affected by Hurricane Dorian, allowing for FEMA public assistance.
House Set to Vote on Disaster Recovery Bill
Money for storm recovery, water quality monitoring, a resiliency study and other coastal needs is included in a disaster funding bill making its way through the General Assembly this week.
State Plans Recovery Resources Meetings
State officials are offering information sessions in the coming weeks on recovery resources in more than a dozen hurricane-affected communities.
DPS Names Recovery and Resiliency Officers
The newly formed North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency announced the appointment of three resilience officers to lead the state’s initiative to help storm-affected communities recover, rebuild and prepare.
House Budget Funds Recovery, Resilience
The House’s version of the state budget includes new spending on disaster relief and recovery and resiliency plans, but DEQ funding to address emerging contaminants comes up short.
Cooper Announces Funds for Recovery
Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration announced Thursday that help from the state is available for local governments recovering from Hurricane Florence, with more than $7 million already awarded.
State Launches Tool to Track Disaster Work
A new online resource created by N.C. Department of Information Technology offers up-to-the-minute data as Hurricane Matthew recovery moves into the next phase with allocations to local governments, housing buyouts and elevation.
FEMA Diverts Matthew Recovery Money
FEMA has diverted to the recent Harvey and Irma victims the about $134 million owed to dozens of North Carolina counties for repairs after Hurricane Matthew almost a year ago.
State Gets $4.5 Million for Matthew Recovery
Gov. Roy Cooper announced North Carolina received a $4.5 million grant to assist in long-term Hurricane Matthew recovery.
