Columbus County Economic Development Corporation

04/23/2023

04/23/2023

https://www.new-nyc.org/

“When I found NEW, I finally found my purpose. Every day, NEW made my dream more real. Through all the doubts, NEW pushed me forward and took me further along my path. Carpentry gave me everything I needed to fulfill my own dreams.”

04/12/2023

United Contractors Founder Charles Powell took the time to assist Habitat for Humanity and Team Rubicon in Red Springs, NC demolish a home for rebuild for a single women first time homeowner.

04/12/2023

https://youtu.be/bEAbmoAXG2g

ReBuild NC works with contractors to help storm survivors impacted by Hurricane Matthew and Florence rebuild. Learn more about opportunities for contractors ...

04/12/2023

www.ccedcorp.com

Will negotiate a fair price for women with a contractor of their choice on a one time fee by homeowner

11/18/2019

www.ccedcorp.com

We'll help get the job done!

11/18/2019

CDC Emergency
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Check for growth in your home or business after . Put on personal protective gear, including boots, gloves, goggles, & a N95 respirator, before entering a home with mold. Learn more: http://ow.ly/DnTe30lWW2T

11/18/2019

Please be mindful of the hazards associated with mold when cleaning up debris and building interiors from . More info: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/news/press-releases/mold-buildings-flooded-hurricane-florence-presents-health-risks-health-officials …

As North Carolinians begin to clean up debris and building interiors that may have been exposed to flooding or standing water caused by Hurricane Florence, state health officials are cautioning them to be mindful of the hazards associated with mold and other contaminants that may be present inside h...

11/18/2019

https://bladenco.libguides.com/home/storm

Insurance Claims



Here are some tips compiled from the the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and other consumer groups:

1. Report your claim as soon as possible as insurance companies generally handle them first come, first serve. Be patient, but persistent.

2. After you file the claim, be sure to write down your claim number and keep it handy for easy reference. This will help the insurance claims department find your case more easily in subsequent phone calls and emails. Take notes documenting every contact with your insurer, noting the person with whom you spoke.

3. Keep receipts for any expenses related to immediate repairs you had to make to secure your home as well as any living expenses (hotel, evacuation costs, meals) if you could not return to your home in the wake of the storm. In wind claims you should get reimbursed for such additional living expenses. If your claim is limited to flood insurance, additional living expenses are not covered.

4. When the insurance company sends out an adjuster, ask if he/she is an employee of the insurance company or an independent adjuster. If an independent adjuster, ask if they are authorized to make claim decisions and payments on behalf of your insurance company and ask for the name of the in-house company adjuster to whom the independent adjuster will be sending your information.

5. If you don’t have flood insurance, call your home insurer anyway. Some homeowner policies that exclude damage related to flooding may cover damage from water and wind damage.

6. Damage to your car from downed trees and flooding should be covered by the comprehensive portion of your auto insurance.

7. Those who traveled during Hurricane Florence or had to cut their trips short to deal with storm damage should reach out to their travel insurance provider if they bought a policy for their trip.

8. Be wary of strangers who come to your door claiming to be insurance adjusters or contractors and beware of Robocalls asking for insurance payments or personal information.

“Unfortunately, hurricanes often attract scam artists seeking to profit off people in times of crisis,’’ said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, which spearheads the Consumer Protection Coalition. “Consumers who sustain damage during the storm should call their insurance company first before signing over the rights of their insurance policy to someone else.”

9. If you have no insurance, check nonprofit groups and DisasterAssistance.gov (run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency) to see if you qualify for aid.

11/18/2019

Applying For Assistance

Homeowners, renters and business owners in Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland, Wayne, and Wilson counties are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as they may be eligible for disaster assistance.

North Carolina residents should register with FEMA even if they have insurance, but only if their property was damaged by the floods or wind-driven damage. FEMA cannot duplicate insurance payments, but under-insured applicants may receive help after their insurance claims have been settled.

North Carolina residents should register with FEMA even if they registered for help from other agencies such as the American Red Cross, disaster-relief organizations, or community- or faith-based organizations

3 Ways to Register

Online:
By Phone: 1-800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585
In Person: Visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). Download the FEMA App to find the nearest location.

If you apply for FEMA assistance you will need to provide:

• Social Security number;
• Daytime telephone number;

• Current mailing address and address and zip code of the damaged property;

• And, if available, your insurance information.

11/18/2019

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center will be closing as of 6pm Thursday (11/29/18).