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More Than 2,100 Homes Repaired Under STEP Program

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Over the past four months, contractors and volunteer groups made emergency repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence so that residents living in hotels and travel trailers could move back home.  Even though the Sheltering and Temporary Essential Power program is ending, State Emergency Management Director Mike Sprayberry said in a news release that other programs will continue to work with homeowners with more extensive damage, such as the Disaster Case Management Program.  FEMA's Hazard Mitigation program which helps eligible homeowners and local governments elevate, reconstruct or buyout flooded properties, is starting.  Many volunteer organizations like All Hands and Hearts and The Fuller Center remain in hard-hit communities making repairs to homes.  

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.