Page 4 - NC Hurrican Florence Disaster Recovery

INTRODUCTION

When disaster strikes, there are many factors that must be considered, as well as, real and
potential impacts to assess and act upon. The NC Hurricane Florence Disaster Recovery Report
provides substantive information that can be used to better understand a wide range of
impacts of disaster scenarios, local input, and to identify resources and assistance accessible to
vulnerable populations across the state.

North Carolina has been very forward-leaning in the disaster recovery arena by establishing the
North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) [1]. This was an outgrowth of the
response to Hurricane Florence and it builds on the recovery framework around Hurricane
Matthew. This office helps to provide for perhaps the greatest challenge — marshaling the
sundry resources needed to assist citizens in the aftermath of a disaster. Knowing what is
available and leveraging existing resources is one of the most profound advances gained by
NCORR’s creation. Eastern North Carolina has benefited from this recovery framework and
many of the lessons learned have contributed to this report.

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