In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, state and federal officials caution North Carolinians to be alert for individuals attempting to take advantage of residents making home repairs, those wanting to donate to victims or those trying to obtain vital information under false pretenses.
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RALEIGH – Floodwaters are still at record high levels across much of eastern North Carolina and emergency officials are asking evacuated residents to remain in place until local officials announce it is safe to return home.
Governor Pat McCrory provided updates on the state's ongoing recovery and relief efforts in response to flooding brought by Hurricane Matthew.
Organizations operating shelters for Hurricane Matthew survivors are not able to accept food donations from individuals or organizations such as churches and civic groups.
RALEIGH — When Hurricane Matthew’s floodwaters recede in eastern North Carolina, homeowners should assume that everything touched by flood water is contaminated and will need to be disinfected.
Homeowners, renters and business owners in Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hyde, Jones, and Pender counties may apply for federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Matthew damages and losses in North Carolina.
Governor Pat McCrory visited the flood-hit towns of Princeville and Tarboro today and provided updates of the ongoing recovery and relief efforts in response to flooding brought by Hurricane Matthew.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved North Carolina’s request for a hot food waiver in all 100 counties, allowing Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps) recipients to purchase hot food prepared for immediate consumption from authorized Electronic Benefits Transfer retailers.
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice today evacuated 136 probationers from the Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV) Center in Lumberton, a correctional facility where probation violators serve 90-day periods of incarceration.
Public Health officials are reminding residents of North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Matthew about the importance of food and water safety.