Because Hurricane Matthew on Oct. 7 and 8 did touch Wake County, leaving some destruction and damage, the county has been added to the Federal Disaster Declaration for North Carolina.
This means that homeowners and renters, business owners, Wake County itself and the municipalities are eligible to receive disaster relief. For homeowners and renters, this may include grants for temporary house, rental assistance, home repairs and other serious disaster-related needs.
You can apply for assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by phone at 1-800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585. After you apply, you should get a call within about 10 days from a Federal Emergency Management Agency home inspector to schedule a visit. After a brief visit, you will get a letter in the mail with the amount and type of assistance you will receive.
For affected business owners, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration may be available to cover losses not fully covered by insurance.
In addition, aid has been made available to reimburse Wake County and county municipality government agencies for disaster-related damages and expenses
