Governor Pat McCrory encourages residents that suffered damages to their homes as a result of Hurricane Matthew to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and make contact with their insurance company to assess damage.
All North Carolina disaster survivors, including people with disabilities, can access resources at State/FEMA disaster recovery centers, or DRCs. DRCs help survivors apply for federal assistance, learn about the types of assistance available, learn about the appeals process and get updates
Governor Pat McCrory’s call for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits for thousands of households impacted by Hurricane Matthew was approved today for 18 North Carolina counties by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
State officials are advising people trying to recover pets they lost in Hurricane Matthew to visit their county’s animal shelter.
North Carolina officials are working closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to transition displaced residents from emergency shelters in flooded areas to more stable temporary housing. At the height of the emergency on Oct. 9, there were 4,071 people housed in 81 shelters.
North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can get information about state and federal assistance at the Disaster Recovery Centers opening in Edgecombe and Greene counties Friday, October 21.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that he has established a Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee to coordinate efforts to rebuild after the storm.
People whose automobiles were damaged or destroyed by flooding from Hurricane Matthew may be eligible for help to repair or replace their vehicles.
The first step should be to check their auto insurance policy or contact their insurance agent, as some policies cover vehicle damage.
Governor Pat McCrory this evening received a federal disaster declaration to help individuals in Onslow County recover from the massive flooding caused by Hurricane Matthew.
The Department of Transportation has reopened a section of U.S. 74 closed by floodwater from Hurricane Matthew last week. A section of the highway at the Robeson-Columbus County line has been put into a two-lane, two-way pattern while repairs to the roadway are continuing.