Press Releases
Governor Cooper issues State of Emergency in Advance of Severe Weather
Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today in advance of expected severe weather across North Carolina.
Severe Weather Expected Across NC Thursday
Governor Roy Cooper reminds North Carolinians to make sure their families are prepared for the severe weather threatening a large portion of the state over the next 24 hours.
Governor Cooper Reminds North Carolinians to Prepare and Practice for Severe Weather
Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 7-13 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes.
Governor Cooper Visits Brunswick County to Survey Tornado Damage
Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Brunswick County to survey damage following the tornado that touched down in the community on Monday night.
Governor Signs State Disaster Declaration for Flood Recovery After Tropical Storm Eta
Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Alexander County and the surrounding counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Wilkes, after heavy rains associated with the remains of Tropical Storm Eta caused deadly floods.
After Several Fatalities, Flood Threat Remains After Heavy Rains Soak North Carolina
Flood warnings remain in effect this morning for much of central North Carolina and along rivers across the state, after a cold front interacting with moisture from Tropical Storm Eta caused widespread heavy rainfall yesterday across North Carolina.
Major Disaster Declaration Granted for 15 North Carolina Counties Recovering from Hurricane Isaias
The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s Sept. 23 request for a major disaster declaration for 15 North Carolina counties that were hit hard by Hurricane Isaias.
Governor Cooper Proclaims October 4-10 Resiliency Week
Governor Cooper proclaimed October 4-10 Resiliency Week to highlight how the state is working to rebuild North Carolina in the face of increasingly severe hurricanes and floods.
Governor Cooper Requests Federal Disaster Declaration to Help Recovery from Hurricane Isaias
Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper requested a major disaster declaration to help defray some of the costs for communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias.
N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency Expands Programs and Delivery of Funding as State Marks Two-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Florence
Two years after Hurricane Florence, the North Carolina Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) remains focused on getting help to the people who need it most in storm-impacted areas of the state.
