Media Release
Media Release : Emergency storm damage protection for homes and businesses gets Federal Government funding A new patented, Australian invention 'Stormseal' - that super seals buildings and roofs damaged by storms or left open during construction - will aid extreme weather victims, their insurers and builders, thanks to a $452,162 federal ...
A new patented, Australian invention 'Stormseal' - that super seals buildings and roofs damaged by storms or left open during construction - will aid extreme weather victims, their insurers and builders, thanks to a $452,162 federal government commercialisation grant. Stormseal's Founder and Managing Director Matthew Lennox said the funding would allow his company to fully…
Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Today Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm . On Thursday, January 22, at 11:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media briefing to provide updates on the status of storm preparations.
Richburg, SC, Feb. 11, 2026 - As spring storm season approaches, the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is calling on homeowners to take practical steps now to reduce avoidable damage from severe weather. According to Munich Re, thunderstorms across the central and southern United States—second only to the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires—were the costliest insured ...
Disaster Recovery
Frequently Asked Questions The storm has now ended, and my home or community has damage . What is next? Damage assessments will be scheduled with impacted communities and counties where damage to homes , structures, and public infrastructure. This begins after any flood waters have receded and active response to life-safety hazards are completed.
During a storm or flood event, it's important to know what to do and what not to do. The Ready Raleigh Guide provides detailed information about how to contact government agencies for specific information before or after an emergency , how to compile an emergency kit, and what to do during specific natural and man-made hazards.
Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency For Impacted Areas to Help ...
Today, Governor Josh Stein announced a State of Emergency for 13 counties to facilitate and support long-term recovery efforts from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Chantal. In accordance with the North Carolina Emergency Management Act, this is critical to make state and federal recovery assistance available.
FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement state, tribal and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from flooding beginning on July 12, 2026, and continuing.
After a Storm
Take pictures of damage , both of the building and its contents, for insurance purposes. Walk carefully around the outside your home and check for loose power lines, gas leaks, and structural damage before entering.
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