Gov. Bev Perdue has issued a state disaster declaration for North Carolina counties struck by tornadoes in January.
Storms rolled across the state on Jan. 11 causing more than 15 injuries, destroyed 25 homes and damaged dozens of others in Burke and Rutherford counties.
The declaration allows the governor to make available individual assistance for victims of the storms up to a maximum of $30,400.
"I will make sure that any possible aid is provided to those who suffered damages from the tornadoes and other severe weather," Perdue said. "It is critical that we help get our fellow North Carolinians back in their homes as soon as possible."
Damage assessment determined the extent of the damage did not meet the threshold for a presidential disaster declaration, and Perdue is awaiting action from the Small Business Administration.
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