Release Date:
diciembre 6, 2018
Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, Brunswick County residents have received nearly $47.2 million in state and federal funds:
- Nearly $6.9 million in state and federal grants have gone to 1,821 homeowners and renters.
- As of Dec. 3, more than 1,000 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $19.5 million in claims have been paid to date.
- Nearly $20.8 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 551 homeowners and businesses.
Individual Assistance
- As of Dec. 6, 6,870 home inspections have been issued. Approximately 99 percent of home inspections have been completed.
- Transitional Sheltering Assistance is an option using participating hotel/motels to help survivors identify short or long-term housing solutions.
- Current number of households checked in: 16.
- Brunswick County has been approved for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance. Travel trailers and manufactured housing units may be provided for eligible applicants.
- As of Dec. 5, temporary housing units licensed in: 6.
Public Assistance
- Brunswick County was approved for assistance to local governments for debris removal and emergency protective measures Sept. 14 and permanent work Oct. 12.
- As of Dec. 6, 43 Requests for Public Assistance were received and 40 approved to date.
- An applicant briefing was held Oct. 15.
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