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The North Carolina Building Code Council (NCBCC) has adopted an emergency rule developed to streamline the construction process for temporary housing for North Carolinians displaced by Hurricane Helene. Excerpt from 11 NCAC 08 .0211: “Temporary housing buildings provided to those in need for use as a temporary shelter during the recovery from Hurricane Helene that […]
Raleigh, N.C. The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) has been extended to January 7, 2025, for people in 39 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians of North Carolina. Applications for DUA can be filed at des.nc.gov. The Division of Employment Security submitted an extension request to the U.S. Department […]
ID NO. 01-44-015 DATE: December 5, 2024 Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Canton on December 4, 2024 water users in the area of Beaverdam Street are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption. We appreciate your cooperation during this […]
ID NO. 01-44-015 The water consumers of the Town of Canton, in Haywood County who live in the area of Beaverdam Street are experiencing periods of low pressure and outages in the distribution system due to a water line break. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back […]
ID NO. 01-44-015 Boil Water Notice Rescinded! DATE: December 2, 2024 Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Canton on December 1, 2024 water users in the areas of Wood Lily Drive, Holtzclaw Street, and Cedar Street are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water […]
HICKORY, N.C. – Survivors of Tropical Storm Helene in North Carolina may be eligible for continued rental assistance for temporary housing through FEMA’s Individual and Households Program. FEMA pays rent, including a security deposit, at a place other than your damaged home. Your rental can be a house, apartment, hotel, or recreational vehicle that can […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – FEMA and the state recognize the immense emotional toll disasters can have on individuals and families and is providing free resources to help Helene survivors access free crisis counseling and mental health support. In coordination with state governments, FEMA’s Crisis Counseling Program offers mental health services and training activities to help disaster […]
RALEIGH, N.C. – As North Carolinians continue to recover from Helene, FEMA is announcing changes to the hours of operation for Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) across North Carolina. These decisions were made in partnership with the state and local governments. Effective Monday, Nov. 25, DRCs will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. […]
FEMA funding is available to support repairs on private roads and bridges, even if the owner’s home is not damaged. These funds are available through the agency’s Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs. Individual Assistance Money for Permanent Repairs Funds for permanent repairs to privately owned access routes are available through the FEMA Individual Assistance […]
ID NO. 01-44-015 DATE: November 8, 2024 Based on the laboratory analysis of water samples collected from the Town of Canton on November 7, 2024 water users in the area of Patton Avenue are hereby notified that it is no longer necessary to boil water used for human consumption. We appreciate your cooperation during this […]
