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DR-56-NCDRSevere Storm

Severe Storm

Major Disaster Declaration for North Carolina, declared Apr 24, 1956, statewide.

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Declaration
DR-56-NC
Type
Major Disaster Declaration
State or territory
North Carolina
Incident type
Severe Storm
Declared
Apr 24, 1956
Requested
Apr 24, 1956 · request 56009
Incident began
Apr 24, 1956
Incident ended
Apr 24, 1956
Incident period
1 day
Closed out
Sep 1, 1957
Fiscal year
1956
FEMA region
Region 4

Designated areas

The declaration covers the whole of North Carolina (statewide designation).