FEMA Public Assistance funding is now available to local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits in Lenoir County if they were affected by Hurricane Isaias between July 31 and Aug. 4, 2020.
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FEMA Public Assistance funding is now available to local governments, state agencies and certain private nonprofits in Lenoir County if they were affected by Hurricane Isaias between July 31 and Aug. 4, 2020.
Everyone who received Food and Nutrition Services for July by Aug. 4 in the 11 approved counties will receive an additional 40 percent of their July 2020 benefits to replace food lost as result of the extended power outages. Approved counties include Bertie, Brunswick, Camden, Gates, Jones, Martin, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender and Washington.
State transportation crews, particularly east of Interstate 95, spent Tuesday clearing trees felled by Hurricane Isaias and erected “road closed” or “high water” signs and barricades where floodwaters topped roads.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall at Ocean Isle Beach last night, bringing storm surge, high winds, heavy rains and tornadoes as it moved through North Carolina. “Isaias hit North Carolina head on,” said Gov. Roy Cooper. “Sadly, we have two deaths attributed to the storm and our thoughts are with those impacted by the devastation. As clean up continues, don’t forget the pandemic is still with is. So help your neighbor, but do it safely by wearing your mask, keeping your distance and bringing your hand sanitizer.”
The NWS Newport/Morehead has issued a tornado watch for parts of North Carolina until 6 AM.
According to the Monday 630am Briefing on Tropical Storm Isaias from the National Weather Service, the storm has sustained 70 mph winds and all of Eastern NC continues under a Tropical Storm Watch or Warning. The most likely time of arrival of Tropical Storm Force Winds is Monday night, however, we could see Tropical Storm Force Winds as early as Monday evening. All of Eastern NC has a potential for tornadoes to occur before and during the storm.
North Carolina is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Isaias with plans including safeguards for COVID-19. Governor Roy Cooper and State Emergency Management leaders updated the public today, urging them to track the storm and prepare for wind and rain.
From the National Weather Service: Isaias has strengthened overnight into a hurricane. Our confidence has increased that we will be impacted by Isaias, but our confidence still remains low especially with regards to intensity and timing.