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Hurricane Florence General Governors in both North and South Carolina are warning residents to prepare for continued flooding near many rivers in both states. Water levels could continue to rise throughout the next week. The Finance and Development Authorities of South Carolina and Indiana sent emails reminding owners of properties assisted by the Low Income Continue reading

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