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If you were affected by the floods after Hurricane Matthew and have questions about legal issues such as home repair contracts, working with contractors, replacing wills and other legal documents that were lost or severely damaged, you now have access to a toll-free legal aid hotline.

If you are a North Carolina homeowner, renter or business owner with flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program there’s still time to gather the information you need to file a Proof of Loss for your damaged property.

When homes are flooded and lives are upended, treasured keepsakes such as photos,artwork, quilts and family heirlooms become more cherished. Although they may have been damaged in the flood, these treasures may be salvageable.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee held its fifth and final regional meeting today in Lenoir County, during which the governor officially called for a special legislative session scheduled for December 13.

Survivors of the flooding that followed Hurricane Matthew should make or solidify a plan to move from temporary accommodations to more permanent housing as part of their recovery.

As North Carolinians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by the flooding that followed Hurricane Matthew, FEMA and home improvement stores in Cumberland, Onslow and Dare counties have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

North Carolina survivors who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance after Hurricane Matthew are encouraged to stay in touch with the agency to resolve issues, get updates on your application or provide additional information.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee held its fourth regional meeting today in Pitt County, where it discussed topics such as relief efforts, community outreach assistance and plans for long-term recovery for the communities affected by the storm. 

In the wake of a disaster, the people of North Carolina have always come together with compassion and courage to ask how they can help survivors.