Gov. Roy Cooper announced that disaster designations following a potential mid-September tropical cyclone means federal money can cover emergency work and low-interest loans in affected counties in Southeastern North Carolina.
On Saturday, Cooper announced that the “major disaster declaration” means Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance funding will be available for emergency work and repairs and replacements, in Brunswick, Carteret, New Hanover and Onslow counties, according to a news release.
The Small Business Administration also granted a request for an SBA disaster declaration, meaning low-interest loans will be available for renters, along with business and home owners in Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover and Pender counties, the release states.
“This storm brought historic rainfall and severe flooding to several areas of our state causing significant damage,” Cooper said in the release. “These disaster declarations will help bring needed relief for folks impacted by the storm, including small business owners.”