Press Releases

In anticipation of the incoming winter weather, the Highway Patrol is requesting motorists to use caution when traveling throughout several portions of North Carolina.

In his first week on the job, Governor Roy Cooper emphasized the importance of helping communities in central and eastern North Carolina recover from Hurricane Matthew which struck in October.

The Disaster Recovery Center in Wayne County will close Friday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m.

The center is located at:

You’ve got just one week left to register for disaster assistance grants from FEMA and to submit applications for low-interest disaster loans to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

If you feel confused about the next step in your recovery, like finding housing or understanding what documents you may need to have on hand, FEMA says call us at 800-621-3362.

The FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed Saturday, Dec. 31 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017.

Tuesday, Jan. 3, the recovery centers will go back to their regular hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The holiday season is a time for cheer and giving to others. If you’ve been wondering what you can do, how about checking with your family, friends and neighbors who may have damage from Hurricane Matthew, and ask they if they have registered with FEMA.

Hours of operation at the FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers will change during the Christmas holiday season.