NORTH CAROLINA, USA — FEMA announced Friday that federal disaster assistance is available to North Carolina and two Piedmont Triad counties to support recovery efforts from Tropical Storm Chantal , which struck July 6-7.

The declaration covers Alamance and Caswell counties, making them eligible for federal aid. Public Assistance funding will also be available on a cost-sharing basis to the state, tribal governments, local governments and certain nonprofits in Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Durham, Moore, Orange and Person counties. The aid can be used for emergency work and the repair or replacement of damaged facilities.

Brett H. Howard has been named federal coordinating officer for recovery operations in the affected areas. FEMA said additional designations may be made if requested by

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