North Carolina has added a new tool to help the state and citizens track disaster recovery efforts as communities across eastern North Carolina continue to recover from Hurricane Matthew.
Rebuild.nc.gov, a new online resource built by the North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) in partnership with the Governor’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Office and the Department of Public Safety, allows easy access to detailed funding information for disaster recovery including information by county.
The site was initially built to track Hurricane Matthew recovery efforts. The expanded and improved site will track efforts for any natural disaster that strikes the state going forward. Information will include aggregated data about the number of requests for assistance received for various programs and the total amount of aid provided. The site will also provide detailed spending data by funding source, agency and county.
Having that level of detail easily available will provideimmediate information and additional transparency on the use of disaster recovery resources. The state can also use the data to establish targets for relief efforts and track progress toward reaching those goals. “Recovering from disasters is a long and challenging process for individuals and for the communities themselves,” said Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks. “The more detailed information we can provide to people quickly, the better they can help to manage their recovery.”
The site will also include public safety information about long-term recovery efforts, such as access to mental health programs, loan programs or grant programs.
The Government Data Analytics Center housed within DIT will feed data to the site, while DIT’s Digital Services Team will manage its operations.
“Technology is nothing more than a tool to improve lives,” said Eric Boyette, State Chief Information Officer and Secretary of the Department of Information Technology. “I can’t think of a better way to use technology than to try to improve the way we help people rebuild after a disaster. I’m proud my team was able to work with the governor’s office and Emergency Management officials to build this resource.”
The Rebuild.nc.gov site is active. Please visit the site to learn more.
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The North Carolina Department of Information Technology promotes a stronger North Carolina through broadband, public safety, healthcare, cybersecurity and customer service. For more information about the North Carolina Department of information Technology, visit https://it.nc.gov/ or follow @NCDIT on Twitter.