Tornado Recovery
If you are an individual who has been affected by the recent tornadoes in North Carolina, there are sources of assistance. Thus far, eighteen counties have been designated for disaster assistance to households and businesses as part of North Carolina’s federal disaster designation — Bertie, Bladen, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Greene, Halifax, Harnett, Hertford, Hoke, Johnston, Lee, Onslow, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Wake, and Wilson. The following websites offer information and links to state, federal, and other resources geared to recovery:
- Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI): RAFI’s website offers an excellent overview of multiple resources, provides links to those resources, and flags several important issues relevant to farmers
- North Carolina Department of Agriculture (AgTAP — Agricultural Tornado Assistance Program)
- Farm Service Agency
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- The Employment Security Commission of North Carolina (see Alert re: Disaster Unemployment Assistance)
The Land Loss Prevention Project and our SmartGrowth Business Center cannot provide financial assistance to affected individuals but may be able to provide legal assistance depending on the situation or where appropriate, referral to other resources. Our toll-free number is 1-800-672-5839.
