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New bill proposed to help speed up process for disaster relief for victims
By Kendall McGee | April 28, 2021 at 12:17 PM EDT - Updated April 28 at 7:31 PM
Congressman David Rouzer (R-NC’s 7th district) introduced the bill last week, which aims to create a new section under the Stafford Act that allows for a simple block grant program for states hit by federally-declared disasters.
Under the current program, survivors often wait years before they see recovery money.
“We still have a lot of work to do,” said Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM) executive director JC Lyle.
Hurricane Florence struck almost three years ago, but the recovery is still ongoing. A WARM crew was out Wednesday putting final touches on a home off Market Street. ....

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