Hurricane Florence

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Lowe’s in Whiteville

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against storm damage at Lowe’s home improvement store in Whiteville from Nov. 19 through Dec. 7, 2018, with the exception of Thanksgiving Day.

FEMA flood mitigation specialists can answer questions about making home repairs, preparing disaster plans, assembling supply kits, and the importance of flood insurance.

Mitigation is an effort to reduce the loss of life and property damage by lessening the impact of disasters. The mitigation specialists will be available at:
Lowe’s
100 Greenhill Drive
Whiteville, N.C. 28472
Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Additional mitigation events will be held at home improvement stores in disaster-affected North Carolina counties in the upcoming weeks.

Transportation Services Available for Florence Survivors

Need a ride? Transportation services are now available for North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Florence. Call the number for your county transit authority at 910-642-7201 to schedule a ride to and/or from:

Disaster Recovery Centers or shelters
Meetings with your insurance adjuster or home inspector
Temporary housing or work
Medical appointments
Other essential life services

Call to schedule a ride from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Rides can be scheduled for evenings and weekends.
When calling, please have the following information available:
Your pick-up and drop-off location, number of passengers, day and time and if you require an accommodation for an access and/or functional need.

Click here for the latest information from State of NC Department of Public Safety

FEMA has approved Columbus County for Individual Assistance (IA). Individuals affected by Hurricane Florence can contact FEMA at 1-800-621-3362, or click here to apply for assistance online.