Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr., Secretary | North Carolina Department of Public Safety
Eddie M. Buffaloe Jr., Secretary | North Carolina Department of Public Safety
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has agreed to extend the deadline for the Individual Assistance Program at the request of Governor Josh Stein. The new deadline is set for April 7, 2025. This extension allows state, tribal, and local governments, as well as certain nonprofit organizations, more time to apply for funding.
Governor Stein expressed gratitude towards FEMA and the Trump Administration for granting this critical extension. He stated, "Agradezco a FEMA y a la Administración Trump por haber accedido a nuestra solicitud de extensión del plazo de este programa de crítica importancia." Stein emphasized the importance of federal resources for debris removal and public facility restoration in North Carolina communities. He encouraged city and county governments and nonprofits to take advantage of this opportunity to apply for grants.
Last week, FEMA granted Stein's request for a 30-day extension to the Individual Assistance Program. This program provides direct resources to disaster victims. The Public Assistance Program from FEMA offers cost-sharing reimbursement funds to state, local, tribal units, and some nonprofits to help cover expenses related to response and recovery efforts following Tropical Storm Helene.
Eligible government units and nonprofits in several counties across North Carolina may apply for assistance due to uninsured losses caused by Tropical Storm Helene. These counties include Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee, Clay, Cleveland, Forsyth, Gaston, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Iredell, Jackson, Lee, Lincoln, Macon, Madison McDowell Mecklenburg Mitchell Nash Polk Rowan Rutherford Stanly Surry Swain Transylvania Union Watauga Wilkes Yadkin Yancey along with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Governor Stein recently visited Yancey County to meet with local authorities and residents affected by Hurricane Helene. In February he requested an additional $19 billion in federal funds for infrastructure restoration housing repair renovation support reducing future natural disaster impacts. He also invited North Carolinians to participate in finalizing an Action Plan distributing $1.4 billion granted by the U.S Department Housing Urban Development.
Applications are still open for governmental units nonprofits seeking grants or individuals needing assistance from FEMA.
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