President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Disaster Declaration
On August 25, 2023, President Biden declared a major disaster in North Carolina due to the severe storms and flooding that occurred on August 14-18, 2023. This declaration makes federal funding available to affected individuals and businesses in the counties of Bertie, Bladen, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Edgecombe, Greene, Halifax, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Lenoir, Martin, Nash, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wake, Wayne, and Wilson.
The declaration authorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide individual assistance to eligible survivors in the designated counties. This assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and families recover from the disaster.
FEMA is also authorized to provide public assistance to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency response and recovery efforts. This assistance can include grants for debris removal, infrastructure repair, and other expenses related to the disaster.
The declaration also makes federal funding available to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide low-interest disaster loans to affected businesses and residents. These loans can be used to cover uninsured property losses and economic injury caused by the disaster.
Individuals and businesses in the designated counties who have been affected by the severe storms and flooding can apply for assistance by calling the FEMA helpline at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visiting the FEMA website at www.fema.gov.
The declaration is a significant step in the federal government’s response to the severe storms and flooding that have affected North Carolina. FEMA and its partners are working closely with state and local officials to provide assistance to those who have been affected by the disaster.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves North Carolina Disaster Declaration
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