Press Releases
North Carolina Feels Effects of Tropical Storm Elsa
As North Carolina begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are reminding residents to be prepared for possible power outages and to avoid driving through floodwaters.
North Carolinians should monitor Tropical Storm Elsa, prepare for significant rains
Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are monitoring the forecast track and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa and advising residents in eastern and central North Carolina to be prepared for significant rains and possible flooding.
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Marion and Lillington
Governor Roy Cooper has signed a Type 1 State Disaster Declaration for the City of Marion and the Town of Lillington to help with recovery after storms hit the towns last year.
Governor Cooper Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week
Governor Roy Cooper has declared May 9-15 as Hurricane Preparedness Week, joining the national effort to make people more aware of the dangers of hurricanes and encouraging all North Carolinians to prepare for tropical weather.
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.
