Hurricane Matthew Information and Assistance

Hurricane Matthew Update

Many roads in our area remain dangerous due to damage and flooding from Hurricane Matthew. Call 511 for the latest information regarding road conditions and closures. Please pay attention to warning signs and do not pass barricades. Turn around, don't drown!

Information

As we continue to clean up and recover from the damage Hurricane Matthew left in its wake, dangers from damage and flooding remain in many parts of the state. Please stay informed about the conditions in your area by following your local news, visiting ReadyNC.org, downloading the free ReadyNC app and utilizing the information below:

Emergency:

- As always, in the event of an emergency, call 911.

- Farmers who have an agricultural emergency can call 1-866-645-9403.

- NC Emergency Management can be reached at 919-825-2500.

Information:

- Call 211 for shelters, food assistance, and storm recovery info

- Call 511 for roadway conditions

- Agriculture disaster information can be found at www.ncagr.gov/disaster.

Assistance:

- If you need assistance due to damages incurred as a result of Hurricane Matthew, you may be eligible for help through FEMA. Cumberland, Hoke and Harnett counties in the 2nd District have been approved for individual assistance. To apply, visit disasterassistance.govor call 800-621-3362. For those with a speech disability or hearing loss and use TTY call 800-462-7585; for 711 or Video Relay Service call 800-621-3362. See additional information about the FEMA Aid application process below.

- For flood insurance questions, please call 1-800-621-3362 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (select option 2). Call center staff can assist with information regarding policies, offer technical flood guidance to aid in recovery, and answer other flood insurance questions.

- The U. S. Small Business Administration has announced a disaster declaration for North counties affected by Hurricane Matthew. The SBA offers disaster loans for small businesses, agricultural cooperatives, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters. For more information, visit: disasterloan.sba.gov.

If you have questions not covered here, please feel free to contact my offices in Dunn (910-230-1910), Asheboro (336-626-3060) or Washington (202-225-4531).

FEMA Aid

Be sure to have the following information ready when applying for disaster assistance for #HurricaneMatthew:

• Social Security number
• Address of the damaged home or apartment
• Description of the damage
• Information about insurance coverage
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Bank account & routing numbers for direct deposit of funds

Apply via web (www.disasterassistance.gov) or by calling 800-621-3362 (711/Video Relay Service) TTY: 800-462-7585.

North Carolina residents should register with FEMA even if they have insurance. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.

Deadline for Congressional App Challenge

The deadline for the 2016 Congressional App Challenge is almost here! The deadline to submit entries is November 2nd. For additional information and to register for the competition, visit www.congressionalappchallenge.us.

Deadline for Academy Nominations

If you are a Second District student considering attending a military service academy, visit my website for information regarding eligibility requirements and deadlines. Please note: All required documents must be received in my Dunn office NO LATER THAN October 31st!