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NCHBA President Michael Enscore (second from left) surveys tornado damage in Brunswick County after presenting HBA member Tim Long (third from left) with a check to aid in his recovery efforts. Also pictured: NCHBA Executive Vice President Tim Minton (far left), Brunswick County HBA Executive Officer Tracey Tew (center) and Brunswick County HBA President Robert Norton (far right).

On February 15, a tornado struck southeastern North Carolina and left a 22-mile path of destruction in Brunswick and Columbus counties. The EF-2 tornado killed three people, injured another 10 and damaged at least 60 homes and businesses.

Among its damage, the storm destroyed the business of Brunswick County HBA member Tim Long.

On Friday, March 5, NCHBA President Michael Enscore and NCHBA Executive Vice President Tim Minton presented Long with a $5,000 check to help with his recovery efforts. The North Carolina Home Builders Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc. steps in to help members on an as-needed basis in the event of a natural disaster or other devastating event.

President Michael Enscore said, “I am proud to be part of an organization that helps its members in this way. Even though this contribution does not replace what was lost, NCHBA wants to help with the recovery process. We encourage other members to do the same.”

This post was written by NC HBA.