Fact Sheet – Pender County at a Glance

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following fact sheet:

Since the federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Florence, Pender County residents and local governments have been approved for approximately $131.7 million in state and federal funds.

* Nearly $17.5 million in state and federal grants have gone to 2,681 homeowners and renters.

* As of March 26, 1,283 flood insurance claims have been filed. An estimated $62.9 million in claims have been paid to date.

* More than $47.2 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 824 homeowners and businesses.

* FEMA has provided nearly $4.2 million to the state to help local governments in Pender County with Hurricane Florence-related expenses.

Individual Assistance

* From September to March, 83 displaced households received free hotel stays through the Transitional Sheltering Assistance program.

* Pender County has been approved for FEMA Direct Temporary Housing Assistance. Travel trailers and manufactured housing units have been provided for eligible applicants. o As of April 23, 188 households are licensed in to temporary housing units, and 10 households have successfully moved on to their permanent housing solution.

Public Assistance

* Pender County was approved for assistance to local governments for debris removal and emergency protective measures Sept. 14, 2018 and permanent work Oct. 12, 2018.

* As of April 23, 15 Requests for Public Assistance were received and 12 approved to date.

* An applicant briefing was held Oct. 17, 2018.