(NEWLAND) Today, Governor Josh Stein released the following statement on FEMA’s decision to deny North Carolina’s request for an extension on the 100 percent match for Helene disaster recovery.
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Williams’ FEMA resolution adopted by National Association of Counties
A resolution introduced by Brunswick County Commissioner Frank Williams was adopted at the National Association of Counties (NaCo) annual conference in Travis County, TX on Monday, July 24, 2023. The resolution, which was adopted for the second consecutive year, puts Counties on record as advocating for a more streamlined FEMA individual assistance process.
Tillis Announces $13.4 Million Grant to Repair Boiling Spring Lakes Dam
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding the City of Boiling Spring Lakes $13.4 million in federal funding for necessary dam repairs from Hurricane Florence in 2018.
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.
NC federally supported COVID-19 vaccination center administers 100,000 doses
More than 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered through the federally supported vaccination center that opened March 10, 2021 in Greensboro, N.C. The center has been successful in reaching underserved communities with recipients praising the staff and service.
Department of Transportation receives $1.53 million for Tropical Storm Michael
The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1.53 million to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for debris removal after Tropical Storm Michael in 2018.