Flagler County is consolidating its two satellite hurricane relief centers into one assistance center at the Palm Coast Branch Library.

"We're in the collection process now and we're hoping to have the numbers quickly to hand to the state to add with other counties before it's given to FEMA", Stoughton said. Such cases are referred to a lawyer referral service.

Federal emergency crews worked Tuesday to rescue animals left behind in Lumberton during flooding from Hurricane Matthew.

As of the afternoon of October 10th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) placed a total of 171 counties across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina under a disaster declaration due to the effect of Hurricane Matthew in these areas. This deadline also includes reporting of damages during the flood.

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Long-term, low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration may be available for losses not covered by insurance and are not duplicated benefits. For small businesses and most private nonprofits, SBA disaster loans are available to cover working capital needs caused by the disaster, whether or not the business suffered physical damage. Recovery efforts are underway in Florida, Georgia, and SC, and the response to record flooding continues in North Carolina, including thousands of water rescues supported by FEMA, Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and National Park Service responders.

FEMA does not have "approved contractors" and never solicit or accept money including charging for applications for assistance. If a county is declared eligible for further assistance, individuals and households in the declared county can apply for that assistance, officials said.

Displaced residents in need of shelter, hot meals or water are encouraged to contact the United Way of St. Johns County at 829-9721 or the St. Johns County Emergency Management Citizen Information Center at 824-5550.

Those who suspect fraud can call the FEMA Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 (toll free).