Chatham County included in Governor Stein’s Type I Disaster Declaration following TD Chantal

Pittsboro, NC – NC Governor Josh Stein has issued a State Type I Disaster Declaration for Chatham County and seven neighboring counties — Orange, Durham, Alamance, Caswell, Granville, Person, and Wake — following the significant impacts of Tropical Depression Chantal.

This declaration enables state-funded emergency assistance for eligible residents in Chatham County who have experienced uninsured or underinsured losses due to the storm. Assistance may include low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and in cases where SBA loans are denied, state grants through the Individuals and Households Assistance Program.

“We know many Chatham County residents are still recovering from the effects of this storm,” said Steve Newton, Chatham County Emergency Management Director. “This declaration opens the door for state-level assistance and is a crucial step in helping our community rebuild.”

Key Disaster Declarations Impacting Chatham County:

State Type I Disaster Declaration (Declared 8/5/2025)

Chatham County residents with serious disaster-related needs are encouraged to begin the SBA disaster loan process immediately. If denied, residents may then qualify for state-funded grants.

Residents can learn more and start the process at:
Chatham County SBA Assistance Page

SBA Disaster Declaration (Declared 7/26/2025)

Residents and businesses in Chatham County are already eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans through the SBA. This includes:

Homeowners
Renters
Business owners

Applications and eligibility details are available at the Chatham County SBA page.

What’s Next for Chatham Residents?

State-funded individual assistance grants may be used for needs such as temporary housing and rental assistance, replacement of personal property, medical or dental expenses, or funeral or burial expenses resulting from the disaster. To be eligible for State Individual Assistance, applicants must visit any one of the State’s disaster recovery centers:

The Drakeford Library Complex
203 S Greensboro St
Carrboro, NC 27510
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Saturday 10am-2pm. Sunday Closed.

Durham County Library
North Regional Branch
221 Milton Rd
Durham, NC 27712
Hours: Monday-Friday 10am to 5pm. Saturday 10am-2pm. Sunday Closed.

Alamance County Health Services
319 N Graham Hopedale Rd
Burlington, NC 27217
Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Saturday 10am-2pm. Sunday Closed.