Exposure to floodwaters and significant debris during Hurricane Florence had damaged the Dodge Charger used by the town manager in his role as the emergency manager for the Town of Cape Carteret. Golden LEAF Disaster Recovery Grant Program funds were used to replace the totaled vehicle with a higher profile vehicle to provide enhanced response capabilities for future storm events. The full extent of the damage was not apparent until after the FEMA Public Assistance deadline had passed. The town also used insurance proceeds towards the replacement of this vehicle.
