Governor Cooper requests additional disaster declaration for victims of Hurricane Dorian

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — On Saturday, Gov. Roy Cooper sent an additional request to President Trump for federal assistance to North Carolina residents who were affected by Hurricane Dorian.

The additional requests are for those affected in several coastal counties including Carteret, Dare, Hyde and New Hanover counties and adds Jones County.

“We are working to get people who are recovering from Dorian the help they need,” said Governor Cooper. “Dorian’s flood waters and its winds damaged many homes, and we are requesting federal assistance to recover.”

If approved, the Governor’s request for FEMA Individual Assistance would provide grants to residents who suffered damages from Dorian and could potentially open the door to additional FEMA recovery programs, including temporary housing.

Read the Governor’s letter in its entirety here.

Ocracoke Island faces unique challenges and the state continues to provide critical support services to the island including the following: