CHERRYVILLE, N.C. — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration Friday for Cherryville after a severe thunderstorm struck the city with straight-line winds on May 16.
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“This state disaster declaration will help the people of Cherryville as they recover from strong winds and a thunderstorm,” Cooper said.
City officials declared a state of emergency on May 17 after the inclement weather caused more than $10,000 in damages.
However, that was not enough to qualify for federal assistance.
The state-funded disaster help, which is provided by public-assistance grants, expires in 60 days.
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