HURRICANE FLORENCE
well, NCMBC’s inland offices in Fayetteville and Goldsboro
were closed.
NCMBC says it isn’t certain yet of the status of the an-
nual Southeast Region Federal Construction, Infrastructure
and Environment Summit scheduled for Oct. 24 and 25 in
Wilmington. “The NCMBC staff has connected with staff members of
the Wilmington Convention Center, on their well-being but
not on the state of the convention center or the hotels,
etc.,” NCMBC said in a release. “Once the Convention Cen-
ter and hotels have the ability to access damages, within
the next week, we will provide an update on the summit.”
“For now we are planning to move forward until told oth-
erwise.” NCDOT seeks emergency
contractors for Hurricane
Florence recovery
North Carolina Construction News staff writer
The North Carolina Department of Transporta-
tion (NCDOT) has put out a call for emergency con-
tractors to help with the flood relief and recovery.
Qualifying criteria include:
• Must own preferred equipment for emergency
responses • Prequalification is required. Please
visit: https://connect.ncdot.gov/business/Prequ-
al/Pages/Subcontractor.aspx • Insurance is required (Worker’s Comp and Gen-
eral Liability) – can purchase for time needed
Work categories include:
0050 – Hauling (Not Asphalt)
0055 – Hauling (including Asphalt)
0200 – Clearing & Grubbing
0210 – Removal & Demolition
0310 – Pipe Installation
1105 – Traffic Control
1651 – Tree Removal & Landscaping
6000 – Debris Removal
6010 – Cut & Shove
0099 – Other (Can include Bridge Repair)
For more information, contact Jenine Stevenson
phone (984) 365-0628,
email: jstevenson@ncdot.gov; or Christy Thaxton:
Phone: (984) 365-0641,
email: cwthaxton@ncdot.gov
Meanwhile, if your home or business has been
damaged by Florence, you can begin the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) registra-
tion process by calling (800) 621-FEMA or visiting
visiting www.disasterassistance.gov.
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CAGC encourages members to support
Hurricane Florence recovery efforts
North Carolina Construction News staff writer
CAGC provided the following list of reputable organi-
zations collecting funds to support the recovery efforts.
The Carolinas Associated General Contractors (CAGC)
has invited members to support and lead in the Hurri-
cane Florence recovery effort.
“As one Carolina, we are both saddened and at a loss
by the devastation Hurricane Florence has left behind,”
CAGC said in a statement. “In North Carolina alone,
enough rain was dumped to cover the state of Texas
with four inches of water.”
“We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones are
safe and sound – and that all your businesses and liveli-
hoods get up and running again quickly in North and
South Carolina.”
“As an organization supporting the improvement of
the quality of life in the Carolinas, we want to assist our
members, as well as the construction industry, as we all
work together to rebuild and overcome this damage that
no doubt will run into the billions of dollars.”
“At a time like this, it is good to see everybody pulling
together as one Carolina,” CAAG board chair Paul Mash-
burn said.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all,” CAGC
said. NC Disaster Relief Fund https://governor.nc.gov/donate-
florence-recovery, text “Florence” to 20222
One Carolina Shirts Supporting Habitat for Humanity:
https://palmettoshirtco.com/ Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-
florence-donations.html/(Google is matching up to $1
million), text “RED CROSS” to 90999 to make a $10
donation United Way: https://www.unitedway.org/recovery/hurri-
cane-recovery-fund Save the Children:
https://www.savethechildren.org/us/what-we-do/emer- gency-response/hurricane-florence?vanityurl=hurri-
cane-florence Cajun Navy Relief:
https://www.paypal.me/cajunnavyrelief Humane Society of the United States:
https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Donation2?df_i d=24266&24266.donation=form1&s_src=web_ws_ea
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