Hyde County receives $1.6 million in disaster funds to help Ocracoke School recover from Dorian

Disaster assistance funding from the State of North Carolina and FEMA has been approved to help Hyde County Schools as a result of Hurricane Dorian.

Hyde County Public Schools was approved for more than $1.6 million to reimburse hurricane-related expenses. The reimbursement includes mold remediation at Ocracoke School following flooding.

“This funding will allow us to continue moving forward with our plans to have our students on Ocracoke Island back in their school, in spite of all the challenges of this unprecedented school year that started for us with Hurricane Dorian,” said Hyde County Schools Superintendent Stephen Basnight.

“There is absolutely no way to even begin to express my gratitude for the outpouring of support we have received since Hurricane Dorian devastated Ocracoke Island. On behalf of the staff, parents, and community members, but most especially the students of Hyde County Schools, thank you.”

More than $25 million has been approved by FEMA for Hurricane Dorian-related expenses in North Carolina through the Public Assistance program. The state and FEMA continue working with affected communities to ensure they receive all eligible disaster assistance.

Public Assistance benefits all community members. It provides grants to state and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations to reimburse the cost of debris removal, emergency protective measures and permanent repair work.

Public Assistance is a cost-sharing program. FEMA reimburses applicants at least 75 percent of eligible costs, and the remaining 25 percent is covered by the state. The federal share is paid directly to the state, which disburses funds to agencies, local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations that incurred costs.

FEMA’s share for this project is more than $1.2 million and the state’s share is more than $409,000.

For more information on North Carolina’s recovery from Hurricane Dorian, visit FEMA.gov/Disaster/4465. Follow us on Twitter: @NCEmergency and @FEMARegion4.