Property owners in McDowell County, North Carolina look on as their tobacco barn, which was in their family for over 100 years, is demolished as part of their private property debris removal request to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, April 24, 2025. The structure was damaged in Hurricane Helene and presented a safety concern requiring it to be torn down and removed. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Michael Davis)
North Carolina is taking bids to draw up a plan to keep domestic violence programs and services widely available after hurricanes.
A state contract request, posted Tuesday, asks bidders to create a “comprehensive, survivor-centered” plan and materials for shelters and service providers in North Carolina’s storm-prone regions.
The goal, state officials say, is to combine disaster planning with widespread resources and avoid an uptick in domestic violence that is often observed after hurricanes and severe storms.
“Survivors are impacted in a lot of the same ways that other people are from natural disasters, and then some,” said Danielle Carman, executive director of the state’s Council for Women & Youth Involvement. “They have special safety needs, and special safety risks, particularly if they’re in an active abusive relationship.”
Research has indicated that violence against women and children increases in the wake of natural disasters. The logistical challenges of disaster recovery — increased stressors, shelter housing, and in severe cases, damaged infrastructure and restricted travel — make resources scarcer.
North Carolina saw one such severe case after Hurricane Helene, which devastated the western mountains and cut off remote communities for weeks.
But the federal money that will fund the new state plan actually came as a response to prior hurricanes, Fiona and Ian, which hit the eastern coast. Around $833,000 was sent to the state to both pay off lingering damages and draw up the preparation plan, said Carman.
The winning bidder will be responsible for a written toolkit that includes region-specific resources, guidance on early action, and scenarios and strategies based on storm severity. They’ll also conduct a statewide survey with providers, according to the state’s contract request.
State officials are working with the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence for subject matter expertise on domestic violence issues. The bid winner should have “in-depth knowledge” of the state and of disaster planning.
Bids open for the plan on Aug. 14, with state officials planning to have a contract inked by October. From there, the project will run until fall 2027, Carman said.
“They would have a two-year period both to work on the plan and hopefully do a lot of consulting with providers around the state about their needs,” she said. “Do some focus groups with those folks, roll out a plan and then work with the coalition to provide training, technical assistance and resources around implementation.”
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