A Disaster Recovery Center is open in Robeson County. 

According to a press release, the center is open at the Soaring Eagle Community Building at 442 Norment Road in Lumberton, North Carolina. The center’s hours are Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until further notice. 

Representatives from the State of North Carolina, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and other organizations will be at the centers to provide information about assistance programs. 

Disaster survivors can visit any of the centers for assistance. Use the FEMA app or visit 
FEMA.gov/DRC to view other locations.
 
Homeowners, renters and businesses should register for disaster assistance before visiting a recovery center. There are several ways to register: 
  • Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov;
  • Use the FEMA mobile app; or
  • Call FEMA at 800-621-3362 (voice, 711 or VRS) anytime from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. local time seven days a week until further notice. Those who use TTY may call 800-462-7585. Multilingual operators are available.
All recovery centers are accessible to people with disabilities. Centers have assistive technology equipment, such as amplified phones and listening devices for people with hearing loss and magnifiers for people with vision loss. Video Remote Interpreting is available. In-person American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available by request by calling or texting 202-655-8824. (If possible, please allow 24 hours to schedule an interpreter). The centers also have accessible parking, ramps and restrooms.
Survivors may follow these links to access informational videos in American Sign Language: 
Do not wait to begin cleanup and repairs. Take photos of damage. Save all receipts. And get the cleanup and repair process started as soon as you can.
 
North Carolina homeowners, renters and business owners in Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Greene, Harnett, Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Moore, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Richmond, Robeson, Sampson,  Scotland, Wayne, and Wilson counties may apply for disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Florence.
 
The NC 211 statewide information line can provide callers with nearby shelter, housing and other storm-related details. Dial 2-1-1 or 888-892-1162 (TTY), or text Florence to 898211. The information line is staffed around the clock to connect North Carolinians to storm resources.