Press Releases
I-95 Through North Carolina Now Open, Gov. Cooper announces
Interstate 95 through North Carolina is now reopened to all traffic, Governor Roy Cooper announced Sunday night.
Dangers Remain Even as Some Floodwaters Recede, Governor Cooper Warns
Even as flood waters begin to recede in some areas and some North Carolinians are able to return home, dangers remain in flooded areas and the hard work of recovery is just starting, Governor Roy Cooper warned Sunday. While more roads have reopened allowing some people to return to their communities, travel remains treacherous in portions of southeastern North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Reminds Travelers: Don’t Let Your Guard Down
Governor Roy Cooper’s message to anyone traveling in North Carolina remained consistent and straightforward Saturday morning—stay away from areas with flooded roads in southeastern North Carolina.
Governor Cooper: Rescues Continue from Flood Waters, Much of the State Still Feeling the Effects of Florence
Governor Roy Cooper on Friday praised the efforts of first responders who rescued an entire town from rising waters overnight and warned residents of continued dangers from the storm.
Governor Cooper Requests FEMA To Cover 100% of Initial Florence Response Costs
As catastrophic effects from Hurricane Florence persist, Governor Cooper today asked President Donald Trump to cover 100% of initial disaster response costs for North Carolina. Typically, 75% of these costs are covered by FEMA with the remaining 25% paid by the state.
As Florence Leaves Devastating Effects, North Carolina Ramps Up Response, Recovery Efforts
With many North Carolina communities hit hard by Hurricane Florence, state agencies are continuing their comprehensive response and recovery efforts, Governor Roy Cooper said today.
Flooded Areas Must Remain Alert for Dangers, Even as Recovery from Hurricane Florence Begins, Governor Cooper Urges
Governor Roy Cooper on Thursday continued to urge North Carolinians in flooded areas to remain alert for warnings and avoid driving on flooded roads.
Governor Cooper Calls For Legislative Special Session To Fund Hurricane Florence Recovery Needs
Governor Roy Cooper today called for the North Carolina General Assembly to convene in a special session to fund initial needs for Hurricane Florence recovery. The forthcoming proclamation will request legislators to return October 9.
Gov. Cooper Urges Caution as Flooding Continues in Many Communities
Although many communities are lifting evacuation orders and cleaning up following Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today alerted North Carolinians that major flooding is still occurring acr
Governor Cooper: Dangerous Conditions Remain Despite Better Weather
Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to avoid flooded roads and be alert for rising rivers even as the sun begins to shine across the state.
