John Pape in Disaster News Network: North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue has requested a federal disaster declaration for six eastern North Carolina counties hit by flooding and strong winds triggered by the remnants of Tropical Storm Nicole last week. Perdue requested the disaster declaration late Thursday even as assessment teams continued their work in several additional counties that still have flooding in some areas.…Relief assistance hotlines have been established by the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Baptist Men Disaster Relief, The United Methodist Men and the Vanceboro Christian Help Center for those still needing help.
The governor’s formal disaster declaration request, if approved by President Barack Obama, would clear the way for FEMA to provide low-interest loans or grants to storm victims to help them repair their homes.
…Total damage assessments to area roads, buildings and public services have not yet been completed, and no preliminary dollar estimate on the damage has been released. However, emergency management officials say initial estimates indicate the state as a whole will likely not qualify for federal funding to recuperate costs for emergency protective measures and to repair roads, bridges and public infrastructure damaged by the flooding….
Tropical Storm Nicole on September 30, 2010
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