Press Releases

Governor Cooper Visits Storm Damaged Areas after Tropical Storm Fred

Today, Governor Roy Cooper surveyed flood damage from Tropical Storm Fred, visiting the Town of Canton and the community of Cruso in Haywood County.

Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather

In response to Tropical Storm Fred, Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry.