Governor Signs State Disaster Declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and Surrounding Counties | Eastern North Carolina Now

Press Release:

Heavy rains in early June flooded homes and roads
Read the Governor's Disaster Declaration HERE
    RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, including Alexander, Burke, Cabarrus, Caldwell, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, and Union, making additional assistance available to people affected by heavy rains that flooded homes and roads in those counties on June 7-10.

    "This declaration will help those who do not qualify for disaster loans from the Small Business Administration," said Governor Cooper. "We want to work to make sure people get as much help as possible to recover from this unexpected disaster."

    At the Governor's request, the U.S. Small Business Administration granted a disaster declaration last week for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties, allowing affected residents to apply for low interest SBA disaster loans. With the signing of the state disaster declaration, state funded grants become possible for individuals who do not meet the qualifications for an SBA loan.

    More than 600 homes in Catawba and Mecklenburg counties were affected by the heavy rains in early June. Downed trees also caused damage to homes and blocked roads.

    Two recovery centers are open through July 11 for residents to apply for assistance. Hours will be 9 AM to 6 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 1 PM on Saturday. Centers will be closed on July 4, 2019.

    Catawba County Disaster Recovery Center     Springs Road Baptist Church     3580 Springs Rd. NE, Hickory

    Mecklenburg County Disaster Recovery Center     Charlotte Fire Station #33     2001 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte

    Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via SBA's secure website at disasterloan.sba.gov

    Businesses and individuals may also obtain information and loan applications by calling the SBA's Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or 1-800-877-8339 for the deaf and hard-of-hearing, or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Loan applications can also be downloaded at sba.gov completed and brought to the recovery centers.

• Contact: Ford Porter
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