Dare County has been awarded $4.2 million to elevate homes, one of the many counties to be awarded through the North Carolina Emergency Management and FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program.
FEMA
State Awards Millions for Disaster Recovery
The North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency has awarded $49.3 million in funding since 2019 through a program designed to help local and tribal governments recover after recent hurricanes and to build resilience.
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.
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.
