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New Bern Receives Additional $2 Million Reimbursement For Hurricane Florence

PRE News & Ideas | By Jared Brumbaugh

Published December 18, 2019 at 9:03 AM EST

Utility truck staging area at the New Bern Mall

The City of New Bern will get reimbursed for work done to restore electricity following Hurricane Florence. FEMA and the State of North Carolina will allocate more than $2 million to compensate the city for replacing damaged utility poles and transformers following the 2018 storm. In September, FEMA awarded New Bern $5 million in reimbursement funds for cleanup expenses due to the storm. According to the New Bern Sun Journal, more than $100 million in commercial and residential damage was sustained across New Bern as a result of Hurricane Florence.

Jared Brumbaugh

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.

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