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| http://butterfield.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/butterfield-calls-for-disaster-assistance-to-address-flooding-in-eastern | Butterfield Calls for Disaster Assistance to Address Flooding in Eastern North Carolina | 2016-10-05 | 2016 | 2016-10 | Democrat | House | NC | G. Butterfield | B001251 | butterfield.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) sent a letter to North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory urging prompt support for the citizens residing in eleven counties impacted by Tropical Storm Julia last month and who now face Hurricane Matthew as it makes its way up the Eastern seaboard. “I thank Governor McCrory for declaring a state of emergency following Tropical Storm Julia and for requesting a federal emergency declaration in advance of Hurricane Matthew potentially making landfall,” said Butterfield. “It is critical that all resources, including those from the federal government, be made available in response to these storms.” In September, torrential rain and strong winds from Tropical Storm Julia caused flash flooding, widespread power outages, downed trees, and damage to homes, businesses, and roads in the northeastern region of North Carolina. In advance of Hurricane Matthew’s potential arrival on North Carolina’s coast this week, the threat of added flooding and property damage will require additional disaster preparation and funding for the hardest hit communities still recovering from Tropical Storm Julia. “I have urged the Governor to request additional federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region IV and the Army Corps of Engineers for damage caused by Tropical Storm Julia and to provide additional state grants to impacted citizens to help them recover,” said Butterfield. “I appreciate the efforts the state has made so far in response to flooding in eastern North Carolina and preparing for the impending arrival of Hurricane Matthew, but there is undoubtedly more that can be done to help assist North Carolinians who were harmed by Tropical Storm Julia.” Rep. Butterfield will continue to work with local, state, and federal officials to make sure the areas affected by the immense flooding receive resources needed to get back on track. To view the full letter, click here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |