FEMA Swaps Disaster Boss in North Carolina: Meet DuWayne Tewes
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
North Carolina’s disaster response just got a new leader! DuWayne Tewes is now the Federal Coordinating Officer, replacing Brett H. Howard, to keep disaster aid flowing smoothly. This change took effect on October 31, 2025, and affects how federal funds for housing, counseling, and more are managed.
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5 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Disaster Housing Help for North Carolina
For the North Carolina major disaster (FEMA-4827-DR), FEMA listed disaster housing assistance under CFDA 97.048 (Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households) and CFDA 97.049 (Disaster Housing Operations). These CFDA numbers are to be used for reporting and drawing funds for housing help for people affected by the disaster in North Carolina.
Other Needs Assistance and Related Funds
FEMA listed Other Needs Assistance under CFDA 97.050 (and related CFDA numbers) for the North Carolina disaster (FEMA-4827-DR). These CFDA numbers are to be used for reporting and drawing funds to help individuals and households with disaster-related expenses other than housing.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available
The notice includes Disaster Unemployment Assistance under CFDA 97.034 for the North Carolina disaster (FEMA-4827-DR). People in the declared disaster area can use this CFDA number when reporting and drawing funds related to disaster unemployment support.
Crisis Counseling Funded for Survivors
FEMA listed Crisis Counseling under CFDA 97.032 for the North Carolina disaster (FEMA-4827-DR). This CFDA number will be used for reporting and drawing funds to provide counseling services to people affected by the disaster in North Carolina.
Disaster Legal Services Identified
The notice identifies Disaster Legal Services under CFDA 97.033 for the North Carolina disaster (FEMA-4827-DR). This CFDA number will be used to report and draw funds for legal help related to the disaster for people in North Carolina.
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