Governor Roy Cooper briefed President Trump and other federal officials on board Air Force One this afternoon about the state's response to Hurricane Dorian. Governor Cooper was joined by Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks. The Governor requested an expedited federal disaster declaration for Hurricane Dorian.
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Gov. Cooper is visiting coastal counties today to view storm damage as state and local emergency officials assess preliminary damage from Hurricane Dorian.
This afternoon, Governor Cooper surveyed storm damage in Emerald Isle and Ocracoke Island. Footage was provided by UNC-TV.
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Gov. Roy Cooper urged people in Northeastern North Carolina to continue to shelter in place and stay off the roads as Hurricane Dorian pounds the Outer Banks through the day, with continued threats of four to seven feet of storm surge and flash flooding off the North Carolina coast.
As Hurricane Dorian leaves North Carolina, Gov. Cooper and state and local emergency officials announced that help has arrived at Ocracoke Island and food and water is on the way to those stranded there. Additionally, assessments are underway to determine the damage the storm left behind.
As Hurricane Dorian’s effects arrive in North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians stay safe and to stay off the roads.
Extreme winds, heavy storm surge, tornadoes and the high risk of flash floods are all significant threats.
As Hurricane Dorian begins to hit North Carolina with areas of destructive tornadoes, heavy rains, damaging winds and power outages, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon urged North Carolinians should shelter in place and stay off the roads until the storm passes
With Hurricane Dorian less than a day away from North Carolina’s coast, Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to complete their storm preparations. At the Governor’s request, a federal disaster declaration issued last night will speed federal preparation, response and recovery aid available to the state.
The federal government has granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the state.