Hurricane Matthew Water Testing Kits Available
Do you have a drinking water well? Was it submerged by flooding from Hurricane Matthew? If yes to both …
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Septic Systems & Saturated Soils
If you are on a septic system and were impacted by Hurricane Matthew, read on! To operate properly, septic …
As Power Returns - Is Your Refrigerated Food Safe?
As power is being restored to many areas, it is important to know if your refrigerated food is still …
Flood Safety and Recovery Information
With heavy rains from Hurricane Matthew, flooding is a major concern across much of North Carolina. This flooding will …
Post-Matthew Clean-Up
Matthew has made a very soggy ending to an already wet summer for those of us in eastern NC. …
Resources for Storm Damage Recovery for Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can be devastating to family farms and forests. In the event a landowner experiences damage to their forest, …
Cape Fear River Partnership Video Update
The Cape Fear River Partnership’s efforts to revitalize fisheries continues, as described in this update video. The Cape Fear …
Heat Index Information Online!
In their June 24 blog post, the NC State Climate Office (SCO) discusses the history of the heat index and …
Back to School: Time for a Soil Test?
Any successful gardener in this area will tell you that the key to a beautiful lawn or garden starts …
Cape Fear River Basin Action Plan & Rock Arch Ramp
On May 30, the Cape Fear River Partnership, a coalition of state and federal natural resources agencies, academic entities, …
Storing Water for Emergencies
It’s hurricane season, and at this time of year, families think about setting aside water in case of emergency. …
Filing an Insurance Claim After a Natural Disaster
What do you do about filing with your insurance company if some type of natural disaster, such as a …
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