In September 1999, Hurricane Floyd produced widespread devastation along the East Coast. In North Carolina, the towns of Rocky Mount, Goldsboro, and Kinston sustained massive damage. Belhaven, Greenville, Tarboro, Washington, and Wilson experienced severe flooding. Fifty-two people died. Most survivors have plowed through a frustrating maze of paperwork, but for many with limited resources rebuilding is just beginning.
Most people are still nowhere near returning to their homes.
Hundreds of houses still stand abandoned. Thousands stand in need of repairs, minor and major. George Strunk serves as coordinator. In July 2000 Dale and Jean Peercy were brought in to provide volunteer coordination and site work preparation. Recovery efforts will continue into the year 2001.