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Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
NC Attorney General visits Boone, shares rebuilding resources with Helene survivors
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson made a stop in Watauga County on Tuesday. He was expected to share resources to help North Carolinians and small businesses avoid scams and fraud as they rebuild after Hurricane Helene. The event was scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. in Boone. ALSO READ: Stein marks 100th day in office with visit to western NC Jackson launched an initiative to protect homeowners and help rebuild after Helene tore through western North Carolina last fall. The Safe to Rebuild initiative aims to deter property theft and help repair homes and businesses after the storm. The attorney general said anyone who tries to steal property or rip off homeowners is 'going to face the consequences.' Click here if you need to file a complaint. WATCH BELOW: Eric Church breaks ground on 40 new homes for Helene survivors
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Yahoo
NC Attorney General launches initiative to deter property theft, aid rebuilding
RALEIGH, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – The 'Safe to Rebuild' initiative officially launched Monday in an effort to deter property theft and support North Carolinians repairing and rebuilding homes and businesses after Hurricane Helene. We're sending a clear message to North Carolinians – you should feel safe to rebuild in western North Carolina, and our office and law enforcement partners are working to keep it that way. Anyone who tries to steal property, rip off homeowners, or steal from people is going to face the consequences and be brought to justice. Attorney General Jeff Jackson NCDOJ has heard concerns from small business owners in western North Carolina about fears of potential looting and property theft as they order expensive equipment to rebuild their businesses. The office has also heard about potential opportunities for contracting and home repair fraud as homeowners repair their homes and properties. The Department of Justice says they will be taking a close look at all complaints involving property and contractor fraud in western North Carolina. People can file complaints and learn more about hiring verified and reputable companies at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
