Cape Fear Valley- Bladen County Hospital – Facility Repairs and Mitigation
Organization:
Cumberland County Hospital System, Inc.
Amount:
153045
Program Area:
Disaster Recovery Grant Program
County of Applicant:
Cumberland
Year:
12/05/2019
Description:
Wind and rain caused by Hurricane Florence damaged Bladen County Hospital. The roof suffered extensive damage, allowing water inside the building and causing interior damage. Golden LEAF Disaster Recovery Grant Program funds were used to enable the repair of roof sections 1, 8, and 9. The hospital pursued FEMA Public Assistance and insurance funding to complete the project. Bladen County is a critical access hospital with 25 beds, emergency, and other services.