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July 11, 2025: Mitigation Citizen Advisory Committee to meet July 25
Dec. 6, 2024: Public comment period for proposed use of disaster mitigation funds ends Dec. 14
Dec. 2, 2024: Public comment period for proposed changes to Tropical Storm Fred recovery plan ends Dec. 8
Nov. 15, 2024: Public invited to comment on proposed use of state disaster mitigation funds
Nov. 8, 2024: Public invited to comment on proposed use of Tropical Storm Fred long-term recovery funds for Hurricane Helene impacts
Oct. 23, 2024: Work underway on Goldsboro flood mitigation and resilience project
Sept. 19, 2024: MEDIA ADVISORY - Sept. 20 Citizen Advisory Committee meeting on state mitigation funding to be virtual
Sept. 6, 2024: Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state mitigation funding updates at Sept. 20 meeting
Aug. 19, 2024: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency reopens Homeownership Assistance Program
July 23, 2024: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency affordable housing commitment tops $171.5 million
June 10, 2024: Application period reopens for Haywood County homeownership program
May 28, 2024: Governor Cooper proclaims May 26-June 1 North Carolina Heat Awareness Week
May 21, 2024: New state website offers one-stop-shop for N.C. community climate change resources
May 3, 2024: Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state mitigation funding updates at May 17 meeting
April 22, 2024: New state heat resilience toolkit offers solutions to reduce heat-related health problems
April 16, 2024: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with Haywood County to assist storm-displaced homeowners and first-time homebuyers
April 9, 2024: Public comment period for proposed changes to state disaster recovery and mitigation plans ends April 15
March 15, 2024: Public invited to comment on proposed changes to state disaster recovery and mitigation plans
Feb. 19, 2024: Letter of Interest period for Haywood County Affordable Housing Development Fund ends March 1
Dec. 19, 2023: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency funds infrastructure recovery in seven counties
Oct. 31, 2023: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency awards additional $43.2 million for affordable housing
Oct. 17, 2023: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with Haywood County for affordable housing
Aug. 29, 2023: Homeownership becomes a reality for 47 first-time homebuyers in N.C. storm-damaged areas
July 11, 2023: Completed Whiteville flood mitigation and resilience plan to serve as launch pad for funding and future strategies
June 2, 2023: Ten eastern NC resilience projects awarded funding
May 15, 2023: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency offers additional $47 million for affordable housing
April 25, 2023: Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state mitigation funding updates at May 2 meeting
April 20, 2023: Coharie Tribe signs agreement for local resilience plan
April 17, 2023: ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program application period closing April 21
April 3, 2023: Public invited to comment on use of additional $5.2 million for Tropical Storm Fred recovery
March 20, 2023: Application period for ReBuild NC Homeowner Recovery Program closing April 21
Feb. 27, 2023: MEDIA ADVISORY: State partnership to host N.C. Resilient Communities Funding Forum
Jan. 18, 2023: Public reminded to submit feedback on state mitigation plan amendment by Jan. 23
Jan. 3, 2023: Public reminded to submit feedback on state disaster recovery plan amendments by Jan. 9
Jan. 3, 2023: Citizen Advisory Committee to discuss state’s mitigation funding plan at Jan. 10 meeting
Dec. 9, 2022: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency seeks public feedback on proposed changes to disaster recovery and mitigation plans
Nov. 22, 2022: Public invited to submit feedback on regional resilience portfolios
Nov. 18, 2022: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency partners with N.C. Housing Coalition to assist first-time homebuyers
Nov. 9, 2022: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency awards additional $22.3 million for affordable housing
Oct. 19, 2022: State seeks community feedback to identify Albemarle regional resilience projects
Oct. 12, 2022: State seeks community feedback to identify Eastern Carolina regional resilience projects
Oct. 5, 2022: McArthur Park II increases affordable housing and community resilience in Fayetteville
Oct. 4, 2022: State seeks community feedback to identify Mid-East regional resilience projects
Sept. 22, 2022: State seeks community feedback to identify regional resilience projects
Sept. 21, 2022: Public invited to submit feedback on regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments
Sept. 13, 2022: Goldsboro signs agreement for local community resilience plan with long-term benefits
Sept. 8, 2022: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency tops $24 million in public housing funding awards
Sept. 2, 2022: State seeks community feedback to identify regional resilience projects
Aug. 19, 2022: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency to award $19.4 million to local governments for multi-family housing
Aug.18, 2022: New Eatmon Townhomes increase affordable housing and community resilience in Wilson, N.C.
Aug. 3, 2022: Public invited to submit feedback on regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments
Aug. 1, 2022: Public invited to comment on plan for Tropical Storm Fred federal recovery funds
July 13, 2022: Public invited to submit feedback on regional Climate Change and Natural Hazards Vulnerability Assessments
June 14, 2022: Public invited to June 22 meeting for mitigation funds Citizen Advisory Committee
April 14, 2022: Community feedback sought to identify Lumber River region community climate hazards
April 8, 2022: Community feedback sought to identify Kerr-Tar, Mid-Carolina and Triangle J regions community climate hazards
April 5, 2022: Community feedback sought to identify Eastern Carolina, Mid-East and Upper Coastal Plain regions’ community climate hazards
April 1, 2022: New state partnership to support local planning for community resilience
March 30, 2022: Community feedback sought to identify Cape Fear and Albemarle regions’ community climate hazards
Dec. 13, 2021: Application period closing Dec. 17 for HOPE rent and utility assistance program
Dec. 8, 2021: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency seeks public feedback on disaster recovery and mitigation plans
Nov. 19, 2021: State’s new Regional Resilience Portfolio Program to help NC communities plan for climate change
Nov. 16, 2021: N.C. HOPE Program tops $593 million in rent and utility assistance awards
Oct. 26, 2021: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency commits to funding more than 1,000 new affordable housing units in hurricane-impacted regions
Oct. 20, 2021: N.C. HOPE Program marks first year with more than a half-billion in rent and utility awards
Oct. 1, 2021: HOPE Program serves more than 86,559 North Carolina households, ranks No. 2 nationwide
Aug.25, 2021: HOPE Program tops $342 million in rent and utility payments for North Carolina families
Aug. 9, 2021: CDC issues new temporary moratorium to halt residential evictions through Oct. 3
July 30, 2021: HOPE Program now accepting tenant referrals from landlords, increasing assistance
June 24, 2021: Public comment period ends June 27 for mitigation funds action plan
June 16, 2021: New HOPE Program income limit to increase delivery of emergency rent and utility assistance
June 15, 2021: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency to hold public hearing on proposed changes to plans for federal mitigation funds
May 18, 2021: New application period opens for NC HOPE emergency rent and utility assistance
April 20, 2021: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency names new state chief resilience officer
Jan. 5, 2021: Public urged to submit feedback on use of federal disaster recovery and mitigation funds
Dec. 7, 2020: NC Office of Recovery and Resiliency seeks public feedback on plans for disaster recovery and mitigation funds
Nov. 10, 2020: Application period closing for NC HOPE rent and utility assistance program
Oct. 15, 2020: Governor Cooper Announces Applications Open for New Rent and Utility Assistance Program
Oct. 6, 2020: Governor Cooper Proclaims October 4-10 Resiliency Week
Oct. 1, 2020: State launches N.C. Resilient Communities Program to address climate change impacts and keep communities safer during future disasters
Sept. 24, 2020: State awards $47.3 million in grants and loans for local government disaster recovery
Sept. 14, 2020: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency Expands Programs and Delivery of Funding as State Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Florence
July 13, 2020: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency continues to stay on pace with spending federal disaster recovery funds
June 15, 2020: State opens homeowner application period for ReBuild NC storm recovery program
June 11, 2020: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency seeks public feedback on plans for disaster recovery funds
April 30, 2020: HUD approves NC plan for spending Hurricane Florence recovery funds
April 27, 2020: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency launches guide to help local governments prepare for natural disasters
March 20, 2020: Division of Coastal Management Awarded Funds to Increase Coastal Resiliency in North Carolina
March 18, 2020: ReBuild NC Centers Temporarily Closed Due to COVID-19
March 13, 2020: Goldsboro ReBuild NC Buyout Meeting Canceled
March 9, 2020: Public urged to send feedback on Hurricane Florence draft action plan for federal funding by March 8
Feb. 20, 2020: Tarboro ReBuild NC Buyout Meeting Rescheduled Due to Weather
Feb. 18, 2020: Public invited to comment on state’s plan for Hurricane Florence disaster recovery funds
Feb. 11, 2020: Gov. Cooper Tours Hurricane Recovery Construction Site in Lenoir County
Jan. 21, 2020: Federal notice allows NC to move forward with Hurricane Florence recovery program
Jan. 13, 2020: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Additional $281.5 Million for Resiliency Projects in NC
Jan. 10, 2020: Governor Cooper Statement on Announcement of Federal Funds for Princeville
Jan. 10, 2020: State Launches Disaster Recovery Grant and Loan Programs to Help Local Governments
Dec. 12, 2019: N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency Makes Critical Progress in First Year
Nov. 26, 2019: Public Invited to Comment on Proposed Changes to State’s Action Plan For Hurricane Matthew Federal Disaster Recovery Funds
Nov. 25, 2019: State To Hold Second Round Of Public Hearings On Use Of Federal Disaster Mitigation Funds
Nov. 18, 2019: Rebuild NC To Hold Public Hearings On Plan For Spending $168 Million In Disaster Mitigation Funds
Nov. 12, 2019: Rebuild NC Seeks Public Feedback On Plan For Spending $168 Million In Disaster Mitigation Funds
Oct. 11, 2019: MEDIA ADVISORY: Public Hearings On Disaster Mitigation Funds Planned For Oct. 14-16
Oct. 3, 2019: State To Hold Public Hearings On Use Of Federal Disaster Mitigation Funds
Sept. 23, 2019: State To Host Eastern NC Disaster Information Sessions
Sept. 19, 2019: State Continues Support For Ocracoke’s Recovery From Hurricane Dorian
Sept. 12, 2019: Nearly $6 Million In Donations For Florence Relief Distributed To Eastern NC
Sept. 12, 2019: Hurricane Recovery In North Carolina On The Anniversary Of Hurricane Florence
Sept. 3, 2019: Disaster Recovery Information Sessions Postponed Due To Hurricane Dorian
Aug. 23, 2019: State To Host Community Information Sessions In Hurricane-Impacted Counties
Aug. 15, 2019: State Awards $16.6 Million For Affordable Housing In Hurricane Impacted Counties
May 24, 2019: Hurricane Season Begins In One Week
May 23, 2019: Deadline To Apply For Hurricane Matthew Recovery Funding Is May 31
May 15, 2019: N.C. Office Of Recovery And Resiliency Names Key Resilience Officers
May 6, 2019: Governor Proclaims May 5-11 Hurricane Preparedness Week
May 2, 2019: North Carolina Homeowners With Damage From Hurricane Matthew Have Until May 31 To Apply For Recovery Programs
May 2, 2019: Hurricane Season Begins June 1 – Prepare Now
April 17, 2019: Now Is The Time To Prepare For Hurricane Season
April 12, 2019: Governor Cooper Announces $12.2 Million Grant For Crisis Counseling For Hurricane Florence Survivors
March 21, 2019: $16.5 Million Awarded To Local Governments For Hurricane Recovery Work
March 12, 2019: Six Months After Florence Made Landfall, North Carolina Continues Work To Rebuild
March 11, 2019: Rebuild NC Application Center In Wayne County To Relocate March 11
Feb. 21, 2019: Help Available For Local Governments Affected By Florence
Feb. 12, 2019: Disaster Case Management Program Approved For Florence Survivors
Feb. 1, 2019: North Carolina Receives Federal Disaster Declaration For Tropical Storm Michael
Jan. 15, 2019: Rebuild NC To Host Additional Outreach Events To Assist Hurricane Matthew Impacted Homeowners
Jan. 8, 2019: FEMA Reaches Out To North Carolinians In Hotels
Jan. 7, 2019: Community Mitigation Resiliency Workshops
Jan. 7, 2019: Public Comment Period For Hurricane Matthew CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendment 3 Now Open
Jan. 3, 2019: NC Office Of Recovery And Resiliency Names Key Leaders