Hurricane Florence General Early estimates of property damage from Hurricane Florence range between $17 billion and $22 billion, but could be higher depending on flooding.  Solomon Towers, a public housing development in Wilmington, NC, was badly damaged during heavy rains from Hurricane Maria. The building flooded through the roof, which had not been properly maintained.… Continue reading

North Carolina FEMA Ten additional counties have been designated for Individual Assistance (IA) and Public Assistance (PA Categories A and B): Bladen, Columbus, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Lenoir, Jones, Robeson, Sampson, and Wayne. More counties may be designated as assessments continue. FEMA explanations of IA and PA programs are at: HQ-18-127-FactSheet. Survivors may register with FEMA… Continue reading

Federal Response Congress The House Small Business Committee held a hearing on September 5, 2018, to examine the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) response to the natural disasters in 2017 and to discuss the Agency’s disaster response efforts moving forward. Read the testimony and watch the recorded hearing. Democratic congressional staff published a report on September… Continue reading