On Monday, December 3, 2018, Pitt County Planning & Development staff notified the County Manager, that dates had been established to conduct two application intake sessions for property owners seeking buyouts as a result of Hurricane Florence. These buyouts will utilize funds from the recently-announced Hurricane Florence Hazard Mitigation Grant (HMGP DR-4393).
Property owners with damage as a result of Hurricane Florence, who want to be considered for a buyout, will need to go through the application intake process.
To assist with the application process, Pitt County Planning & Development staff, along with North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) representatives, will be available at the following locations, on the noted days and times:
• Pitt County Agricultural Center Conference Room, 403 Government Circle, Greenville, NC 27834
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 • 1:00pm - 6:00pm
• Grifton Train Depot, 485 Queen Street, Grifton, NC 28530
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 • 9:00am - 1:00pm
Those looking to apply should bring their homeowner’s insurance information, including policy number; and FEMA registration number, along with any information they have received from FEMA or their insurance company on the amount of damage to your home; and an elevation certificate, if available.
For more information on the buyout application process, or to obtain a copy of the application, contact Pitt County Planning & Development at 252-902-3250. For this and all other information related to Pitt County response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Florence, visit www.PittCountyNC.gov/FLORENCE.