State of North Carolina Hurricane Matthew: HMGP Update October 2017
Overview Hurricane Matthew Largest Hazard Mitigation Grant Program since Hurricane Floyd Buyouts, Elevations, Mitigation Reconstructions – priority 60+ community meetings 18 HM-DRC operations – national best practice 9 sub-recipient briefings 2,987 survivors requested mitigation 4
20% of IA + PA (Enhanced HM State) Unofficial - ~$100M for HMGP: HMGP – Magnitude 20% of IA + PA (Enhanced HM State) Unofficial - ~$100M for HMGP: Already Submitted in NEMIS: Every residential structure that met criteria and funding limits (except Princeville, which has an extension) $98.5M for ~800 residential structures
Priorities Acquisition (“Buyout”) Elevation (“House Raising”) Reconstruction (“Demo/Rebuild”)
Process 12/14/16 – Letter of Interest period opened 3/31/17 – Expedited Materials Due 5/1/17 – Non-expedited deadline 5/15/17 – Caseload changes based on April 2017 funds NCEM BCA & Expedited Screening ~6/28/17 – Communities notified 10/8/17 – Grant Deadline to FEMA complete 1/9/18 – Residential Princeville Deadline HMGP Period of Performance ends: 10/10/2020
What Local Governments Can Do Now Consider Procuring for Pre-Construction Activities Review Management Structures Maintain Contact with Homeowners
Questions?
HM Grants Branch Nick Burk, Recovery Section Manager for HM Grants Hurricane Matthew: HM Branch Chief and NCEM Recovery Chief of Staff 919.825.2301 - Office Nicholas.Burk@ncdps.gov Sharon Winstead, HM Supervisor 919.825.2356 - Office Sharon.Winstead@ncdps.gov Kathy Brewer, HM Administrative Assistant 919.825.2553 - Office Kathy.Brewer@ncdps.gov Joyce Holley, HM Specialist 919.825.2323 - Office Joyce.Holley@ncdps.gov Deborah Cooley-godwin, HM Specialist 919.825.2303 - Office Deborah.Cooley-godwin@ncdps.gov Phyllis Courtney, HM Specialist 919.825.2325 - Office Phyllis.Courtney@ncdps.gov Melva Phoébé, HM Specialist 919.825.2346 - Office Melva.Phoebe@ncdps.gov Tiffany Parker, HM Specialist 919.825.2360 - Office Tiffany.Parker@ncdps.gov Derek Winstead, 404/406 EHP Specialist 919.825.2555 - Office Derek.Winstead@ncdps.gov