US EditionNorth Carolina Residents Can Now Seek State Aid After Tropical Storm Chantal
NORTH CAROLINA, AUG 5 – The disaster declaration enables residents in eight central counties to seek state aid for housing, rental, and medical costs after Tropical Storm Chantal caused six deaths and major infrastructure damage.
- Declaring a Type I State Disaster, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein enabled aid on Tuesday, allowing impacted residents to apply for assistance.
- Last month, Tropical Storm Chantal caused heavy flooding, killed six people, and damaged dams and roads in at least seven counties in central North Carolina.
- North Carolina Emergency Management established disaster recovery centers across 8 counties, and survivors can call the 919-825-2378 hotline to apply for aid.
- Stein requested a Federal Major Disaster Declaration to activate state aid for Storm Chantal's impacted communities.
- According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, some roads remain damaged or washed out, causing delays for residents like Martin who face detours adding 20 minutes to their commutes.
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The Times-NewsState financial grants open for flood victims
Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last month from Tropical Storm Chantal can now seek state-funded financial grants for temporary assistance.
NC residents can now seek state aid after Tropical Storm Chantal
Individuals in central North Carolina counties whose homes and belongings were damaged by massive rains last month from Tropical Storm Chantal can now seek state-funded financial grants for temporary assistance. The aid for residents in eight counties within or near the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area is available after Gov. Josh Stein issued a state disaster declaration on Tuesday. As much as 9 to 12 inches (22.9 to 30.5 centimeters) of rain fe…
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