Hurricane Irene Disaster Relief Resources (Updated 9/26 - 11 a.m.)
The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce has compiled all information on Hurricane Irene relief efforts in one place for your convenience. As we get more information, this page will be updated. If you know anyone who is without power, please let them know that they can call the Chamber at 252-527-1131 for assistance. If you are a business or organization who has a message to give to the community regarding help, assistance, free services, products or volunteers, please email llsylvester@kinstonchamber.com to get your message listed. Please remember to include all major details as well as contact information.
Find the closest Disaster Recover Center (DFC) near you here. (Posted 9/9/11)
FEMA E-News Update (Updated 9/26/11) - Each issue of this newsletter will cover the most current information from FEMA regarding recovery efforts.
www.disasterassistance.gov provides information on how you might be able to get help from the U.S. Gov't due to a disaster. (Posted 9/6/11)
If your business or office has been misplaced because of the hurricane and you need office space, please call the Chamber office at 252-527-1131 and ask for Laura Lee Sylvester.
The Lenoir County American Red Cross would like to thank the outpouring of volunteers who have signed up to help with recovery efforts. At this time no more volunteers are needed. (Posted 9/2/11 at 2 p.m.)
Press release from Lenoir County Emergency Services (Posted 9/2/11) - Information on debris pick-up and access to other services.
The FEMA Disaster Declaration can be downloaded and printed off here. Included are numbers you need to call along with information you will need to provide. (Posted 9/2/11)
The Chamber has received phone calls of community members looking for furniture. If you would like to donate furniture or know someone who does, please call the Chamber at 252-527-1131. (Posted 9/2/11)
Many families have been displaced because of Hurricane Irene. Please consider sponsoring a family for 90 days to help them transition to a new place. Contact the Kinston Family Network for more information. (Posted 9/2/11)
The Lenoir County Red Cross will be distributing hurricane clean-up supplies at Holloway Center today at 11:00 a.m. Tarps, gloves, rakes and other supplies will be free to the public. Call Rita Spence with questions 252-523-6454 (Posted 9/2/11 at 9 a.m.)
The City of Kinston has lifted the curfew and businesses can now accept customers during regular business hours. If you still have a utility concern, please call 252-939-3282. (Posted 9/2/11)
FREE ice at Murphy's USA RIGHT NOW - 9 pallets available until it's gone! (Posted 9/1/11 at 11:00 a.m.)
Governor Perdue requests Lenoir County be added to disaster declaration list (Posted 9/1/11)
Nationwide Insurance at Vernon Ave. Food Lion (Posted 9/1/11) - Nationwide Insurance will be at the Food Lion on Vernon Ave. on 9/1/11 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. providing different necessities for hurricane victims.
Free soup being served on Sept. 2 (Posted 8/31/11) - The GATE of Lenoir County is partnering with the Kinston Morning Rotary to provide free soup to the community on Friday, September 2, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
Become a volunteer (Posted 8/31/11) - The Lenoir County Red Cross chapter is in need of volunteers to help with relief efforts.
Disaster Relief Assistance: Chamber Member Directory (Posted 8/31/11) - A listing of Chamber members whose businesses are able to provide products or services for sale or rent to help recovery efforts.
Governor Perdue's assessment and message to the community (Posted 8/30/11) - A message from Gov. Perdue on the status of recovery efforts and information on how you can help or apply for aide.
