Hurricane Florence contributed to floodwaters that damaged waterlines in Jones County, causing leaks that affected the county’s ability to maintain water service to customers and led to boil water advisories. Golden LEAF Disaster Recovery Grant Program funds were used to repair the waterline at the Old Kinston – Trenton Road Chinquapin Branch, which was exposed by scouring from the flood. FEMA Public Assistance was not available for the project because, although Hurricane Florence exposed the pipe, there was not yet an actual break in the line.
