Tornado of April 16 – Press Release #9 – Lee County
Damage assessment teams have finished the final pass through in Lee County. Although the estimated amount of financial damage to the County is still being calculated, the number of buildings damaged by the storm is 457. This number is almost double the number we communicated from the first pass that was made on Sunday and Monday of this week. Of this amount 116 buildings were destroyed. This number is made up of 17 business locations and 99 household units. 115 buildings suffered major damage, 11 of which were businesses. 127 buildings had minor damage and 99 were isolated with minimal impact. The final assessment of the dollar value of this damage will be released next week.
Storm Debris collection in residential areas has begun in the County. The North Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) has begun collection in the unincorporated areas of the County on DOT maintained roads. They have begun collecting vegetative debris first and will make additional passes in the future for construction demolition debris. The County will be responsible for metal and white goods pickup, which will occur in the next couple of weeks. The City of Sanford has begun debris pickup in the residential areas affected by the storm within their jurisdiction. Byrd Brothers is collecting vegetative debris and construction demolition debris at the same time in the City. They will address metal and white goods debris as they travel through the City. Please remember to make 3 separate piles at the curb. These 3 piles are vegetative debris (leaf, limb and trees), construction demolition debris (siding, shingles, wood and glass from buildings) and metal/white goods. Please empty all spoiled food from your refrigerators before placing them at the curb. Dispose of spoiled food as you would any normal trash from your house. If you have any questions concerning Debris pickup please call the County at 718-4662 Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you live in the City limits you may dial 775-8321 Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you cannot get either of these offices please call the Lee County EOC at 777-7744.
As a reminder, FEMA officials are now in the County and have activated the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC). They are located at the Ruby McSwain Center – Cooperative Extension facility – 2420 Tramway Road. They are open from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm every day. Please contact FEMA immediately so they can begin to process your claim to see if you qualify for Federal Assistance. FEMA assistance will not duplicate what your homeowner’s insurance covers so make sure you have your policy with you when you fill out your claim. FEMA assistance will cover, housing repair, temporary living assistance/housing, personal property damage, transportation needs, medical and dental expenses, funeral expenses, legal services, and disaster unemployment. The Small Business Administration is also in the DRC. If you don’t qualify for FEMA grants you may qualify for low interest loans to help you whether you are a homeowner, farmer or business.
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