• Guilford County Emergency Services
  • Guilford County Emergency Services
  • Guilford County Emergency Services
Summer Safety

Hitting the waters is a great family activity during the summer months.  Whether it’s a power boat, a family canoe, or a walk on the dock, the risks are the same.  Anyone on or near...
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North Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Week May 23-29

Governor Beverly Perdue along with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) and National Weather Service (NWS) have declared May 23-29 as North Carolina's Hurricane Preparedness Week. A link to the...
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Do you want to help in disasters?

Guilford County Employees are urged to participate in the Disaster Assistance Employee (DAE) program to help the community respond and recover from disasters.  Please review the information here!
Recovery Programs

 

 
The programs listed below may be implemented in Guilford County if Guilford County receives a Presidential Disaster Declaration; and FEMA and the SBA believe that Guilford County meets the minimum requirements for each program.  
      
Public Assistance Programs

Public Assistance is for the repair of infrastructure, public facilities, and debris removal, and may also include:

  • Repair or replacement of non-federal roads, public buildings, and bridges.
  • Implementation of Mitigation Measures

North Carolina Public Assistance Web Site

 
Individual Assistance

Individual Assistance is for damage to residences and businesses or for personal property losses, and may include:

  • Grants to individuals and families for temporary housing, repairs, replacement of possessions, and medical and funeral expenses
  • The Small Business Administration (SBA) loans to individuals and businesses
  • Crisis counseling for victims and responders, legal services, and disaster unemployment benifits