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Hurricane Helene-related Emergency Funding Information
Information on Submitting a Request for Hurricane Helene Emergency Funding
FAQs- Emergency Funding for Local Government Units' Drinking Water & Wastewater Systems Impacted by Hurricane Helene: Eligibility, Application Review and Process, Awards (As of 10/18/24)
Please continue to visit this website for frequent updates to this information.
Workshops and Webinars
Webinar: Procurement During Disasters and Emergencies
Jointly Offered by:
- NC DEQ Division of Water Infrastructure
- UNC School of Government Environmental Finance Center
Free Webinar via Webex:
Nov. 14, 2024, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. EST
To register: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/164e478a275344e885ebfd1e0a39e20b
Register to receive slides and recording post-webinar
Webex link for Nov. 14 Webinar:
https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=m4303b8b6529efe84999b4112c26857b2
(Attendee Password: Procurement24 or 77628736 on your phone)
Purpose: Provide guidance on the procurement requirements and allowances during emergency and urgent situations, and how to document recovery needs to ensure eligibility for FEMA Public Assistance.
Who should attend: Contract/procurement managers, municipal and county administrators and managers, and other local government staff and officials navigating Disaster Recovery funding through the state and federal governments; Councils of Government, technical assistance providers, professional service consultants, and construction contractors working on and/or supporting the procurement process to perform Helene-related recovery projects.
Workshop:
Procurement Regulations and Processes (Fall 2024)
- Jointly offered by NC Department of Environmental Quality and UNC School of Government Environmental Finance Center
- Workshop is offered in-person and virtually, via Webex
Oct. 28, 10 - 3 p.m.: Procurement Workshop East at: the Wilson Library, 249 Nash St., Wilson NC 27893. (Webex Information provided at this registration link)
No cost to attend the workshop. Light snacks/refreshments will be served, with lunch "on your own" during a one-hour break.
Workshop Purpose: to provide training and guidance on the construction procurement requirements in NCGS 143 and best practices for local government units (LGUs) before, during and after project completion
Topics will include:
Contracting methods
Federal and state requirements for construction projects
Compliance with federal and state funding
Post-construction best practices
Who should attend:
Managers and owners of drinking water and wastewater utilities with active federal and state construction funding, particularly American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and State Revolving Fund (SRF)
Contract and project managers for water and wastewater utilities, including mayors, finance officers, utility managers, public works directors, city councilors, board members, tribal council members and clerks
Consultants and technical assistance providers serving water and wastewater utilities
How to Register:
Register (for the in-person or virtual option) for ONLY Mon., Oct. 28 in Wilson at the link below... the originally-scheduled second workshop on Nov. 14 in Asheville has been cancelled due to Hurricane Helene-related issues and will hopefully be rescheduled for early 2025. Information on any future workshop will be shared here. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/164e478a275344e885ebfd1e0a39e20b
State Water Infrastructure Authority Meetings:
- Meeting of the Master Plan Update Committee of the State Water Infrastructure Authority: Oct. 30, 2024
- Next Full State Water Infrastructure Authority Meeting: December 10, 2024 in Raleigh
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