Hurricane Florence Recovery

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Pender County’s Hurricane Florence After Action Report Complete

To view Pender County’s post regarding the After Action Report click here; To view the completed After Action Report click here.

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Acquisition

Pender County Planning and Community Development will host an Acquisition “Buy-out” Workshop for victims of Hurricane Florence. The meeting is set for Jan. 15, 6 – 8 p.m. in the Pender County Commissioner Chambers, 805 S. Walker St. in Burgaw.

To view the meeting, please watch the video below:

 

Permits

Pender County Permitting is resuming regular inspection requests. Hurricane Florence related inspections will be a priority.

Hurricane Florence related inspections: 910-259-1524
Regular inspections: 910-270-5006

Department of Environmental Quality

Coastal Management offers Emergency CAMA General Permit for hurricane recovery

 

Debris Cleanup

Call DRC with debris questions at 1-888-721-4372

Storm debris should be divided into 6 categories according to FEMA specifications following Hurricane Florence. To see more in depth information about these divisions, click here.

Pender County Utilities opened the county’s solid waste collection centers Sept. 20 for HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE ONLY. Proof of residency or driver’s license will be required.

Debris from the storm and vegetative matter will not be accepted at the site. The county has hired a debris contractor for collection of those materials.

  • Burgaw Convenience Center, 3088 New Savannah Rd.
  • Shiloh Convenience Center, 19690 US 421
  • Atkinson Convenience Center, 5128 Point Caswell

The following sites opened on Sept. 19 and remain open daily 7am to 7pm (open and closing times may vary slightly):

  • Hampstead Convenience Center/Transfer Station, 250 Transfer Station Road
  • Surf City Convenience Center, 360 J.H. Batts Road
  • Rocky Point Convenience Center, 16232 NC Hwy 210

Further information on other sites will be made available as soon as possible.

 

Helpful Links and Information

FEMA

Disaster Assistance
Website: DisasterAssistance.gov
Phone: 1-800-621-3362

U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Emergency Forest Restoration Program
Flood Damaged Agricultural Land Assistance
Livestock Loss Assistance

DSS

New Flexibilities for People in the FNS Program
New Flexibilities for People in the WIC Program
How You Can Help

Pender County Environmental Health

Well Testing Contact
Starting Monday, September 24, 2018
Phone: (910) 259-1233

FEMA Fact Sheets and News Releases

Please click on the name of the document to see a bigger, printable version.

Housing Sheltering Solutions

Housing Sheltering Solutions GFX 10-18-2018

NR 133 Disaster Case Management Program Approved for Florence Survivors

NR 133 Disaster Case Management Program Approved for Florence Survivors

Acquisition of Property After a Flood
11/19/18

FS 062 Acquisition of Property After a Flood

Direct Temporary Housing for North Carolina Disaster Survivors
10/15/18

Question and Answers about Direct Temporary Housing 11-1-2018

Resources for Unmet Needs of NC Hurricane Florence Survivors

FS 125 Resources for Unmet Needs of NC Hurricane Florence Survivors

Pender County at a Glance
2/5/19

Pender County at a Glance Feb. 5 2019

Direct Housing Follow Up
11/9/18

FAQ 005 Direct Housing Follow-up

Houses of Worship in North Carolina May be Eligible to Apply for FEMA Public Assistance 10/10/18

FS011 Houses of Worship Eligible for PA

NR 002 FEMA Issues Public Notice Historic Preservation Rights Compliance

NR 002 FEMA Issues Public Notice Historic Preservation Rights Compliance

Two Steps for Continued Rental Help
11/8/18

FS-057-Two-Steps-for-Continued-Rental-Help

Direct Temporary Housing for North Carolina Disaster Survivors
10/8/18

FS007 Direct Temporary Housing for North Carolina Disaster Survivors

Small Business Administration Fact Sheets and News Releases

Please click on the name of the document to see a bigger, printable version.

U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet – Disaster Loans

NC 15696 Presidential Fact Sheet

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available
in NC

Oct. 18 19-060 NC 15741 SBA Working Capital Loans in NC

U.S. Small Business Administration Fact Sheet – Disaster Loans (Spanish)

NC 15696 Presidential Fact Sheet Spanish (3)

SBA Offers Disaster Loans for Private NonProfit Organizations Affected by Hurricane Florence in NC

Oct. 17 19-055 NC 15746 SBA Disaster Loans for NonProfits

Hurricane Florence survivors eligible for SBA loan deferments

18-58 Hurricane Florence survivors eligible for SBA loan deferments

Disaster Communications Digest

NC State Extension

https://ncdisaster.ces.ncsu.edu

Free Well Water Testing Kits Available by Request

FROM NC Disaster Information Center – Sep 21, 2018 06:31 am

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) is offering free well water test kits to citizens that suspect their well has been flooded or otherwise co … Continue Reading

H-2A Provisions – Contract Impossibility

FROM NC Disaster Information Center – Sep 20, 2018 09:41 pm

In the wake of Hurricane Florence, the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division (WHD) stands ready to assist Growers/H-2A Labor Contractor’s (H-2ALC’s) and … Continue Reading

Important Disaster Programs for Pasture-Based Livestock Farmers

FROM NC Disaster Information Center – Sep 20, 2018 02:41 pm

Producers incurring losses of livestock and damage to fences, pastures, hay and feed as a result of Hurricane Florence need to use photos and maps to document the nature and e … Continue Reading

Disaster Declaration County List

FROM NC Disaster Information Center – Sep 20, 2018 11:01 am

At the time of publishing, the NC Department of Public Safety lists the following counties as having been granted a disaster declaration or having a declaration in process. To … Continue Reading

NCFB President Discusses Storm Aftermath, Farmers’ Resilience

FROM Integrated Pest Management – Sep 20, 2018 10:29 am

John Hart | Sep 17, 2018 | Southeast FarmPress Hurricane Florence could not have come at a worse time for North Carolina agriculture. “We are in the middle of harvest seas … Continue Reading

Remember Safety First During Storm Debris Cleanup

FROM Integrated Pest Management – Sep 20, 2018 10:25 am

–Brian R. Haines, N.C. Forest Service | 9/18/2018 RALEIGH, N.C.– Hurricane Florence has resulted in damaged and downed trees and branches. The N.C. Forest Service is encou … Continue Reading

Mass Mortality Composting

FROM Animal Waste Management – Sep 20, 2018 06:32 pm

NCDA&CS is moving forward with mortality management, regardless of FEMA’s assistance. The Department has been diligently working to sign contracts and putting procedur … Continue Reading

Dealing With Storm Damage in the Landscape

FROM Gardening – Sep 20, 2018 07:07 am

Heavy Rains and Strong Winds have resulted in storm damage to trees across the state. Learn how to assess the damage and make decision on what to keep, what to remove now, an … Continue Reading

Flood Damage to Forest Stands

FROM Extension Forestry – Sep 20, 2018 07:43 am

The flooding that has resulted from Hurricane Florence in much of North Carolina may have significant impact on forested land in the state. There are several factors to consid … Continue Reading
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