Topics Related to Recovery

State’s new Regional Resilience Portfolio Program to help NC communities plan for climate change

North Carolina’s new Regional Resilience Portfolio Program has launched a partnership that will advance resilience in eastern regions of the state impacted by Hurricane Florence.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency commits to funding more than 1,000 new affordable housing units in hurricane-impacted regions

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) has committed funding to more than 1,000 new affordable housing units in regions of North Carolina hard-hit by Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence.

USDA Disaster Declarations Granted for Eighteen Western North Carolina Counties to Support Recovery following Tropical Storm Fred

United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has granted North Carolina’s request for a primary county disaster designation for twelve North Carolina counties following excessive rain and flooding from Tropical Storm Fred that occurred from August 15 through August 17, 2021.

N.C. HOPE Program marks first year with more than a half-billion in rent and utility awards

The N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program marked its Oct. 15 one-year anniversary with more than a half-billion dollars in pandemic relief funds awarded to North Carolina landlords and utility companies on behalf of vulnerable families.

How to Document Home Ownership and Occupancy for FEMA

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – As part of the disaster assistance process, FEMA must determine ownership and occupancy of damaged primary residences.

Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Seven Western North Carolina Counties Recovering after Tropical Storm Fred

The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s Aug. 27 request for a major disaster declaration for seven North Carolina counties that were hit hard by floods after Tropical Storm Fred.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency to hold public hearing on proposed changes to plans for federal mitigation funds

The N.C.

$2 Million Approved for Storm Damage Repairs for Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $2,072,997 to reimburse Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation for repairs to the electrical distribution system due to damage by strong winds, flying debris and blowing rain during Hurricane Isaias in 2020.

N.C. HOPE Program Application Period Is Open, Offering Rent and Utility Assistance for North Carolinians Struggling to Recover from Pandemic

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and Chief Operating Officer of the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) Laura Hogshead shared an update on the application process for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency seeks public feedback on the use of $34.6 million in Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation funds

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is seeking public comment on Substantial Action Plan Amendment 2 of North Carolina’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Action Plan.