North Carolina Disaster Lead Switches for Continued Recovery Support
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
North Carolina’s major disaster declaration got an update on October 31, 2025. A new Federal Coordinating Officer, DuWayne Tewes, is now in charge, replacing Brett H. Howard. This change helps keep disaster aid flowing smoothly to folks affected by the disaster, covering everything from housing help to legal services and unemployment support.
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6 provisions identified: 6 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Disaster housing assistance listed
If you live in North Carolina, FEMA disaster housing assistance for individuals and households is listed under CFDA 97.048 and CFDA 97.049 as part of this disaster declaration. This amendment (change occurred October 31, 2025) keeps those housing programs available for North Carolina residents under FEMA-4889-DR.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance listed
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), CFDA 97.034, is listed as part of FEMA assistance for the North Carolina disaster declaration. This amendment (change occurred October 31, 2025) includes DUA among the programs available to people affected by the disaster in North Carolina.
Other Needs assistance included
FEMA assistance for individuals and households under CFDA 97.050 (Other Needs) is included for the North Carolina disaster declaration. The amendment (effective October 31, 2025) confirms that Other Needs assistance is part of the available FEMA programs for affected North Carolina residents.
Disaster legal services available
Disaster Legal Services (CFDA 97.033) are included in the FEMA assistance list for the North Carolina disaster declaration. The amendment dated October 31, 2025 confirms legal help is part of the programs available to affected residents.
Hazard mitigation funds listed
The Hazard Mitigation Grant (CFDA 97.039) is listed as part of the FEMA assistance for the North Carolina disaster declaration. The amendment dated October 31, 2025 includes this CFDA number among funds for the declared disaster.
Crisis counseling services included
Crisis Counseling (CFDA 97.032) is included among FEMA programs for the North Carolina disaster declaration. The amendment (effective October 31, 2025) lists crisis counseling as an available support for people affected by the disaster in North Carolina.
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