Press Releases
Hurricane Matthew Survivors Can Now Call 2-1-1 to Schedule an Appointment to Apply for Recovery Grants, Gov. Cooper Announces
Today, Governor Cooper announced that residents of Cumberland, Edgecombe, Robeson and Wayne counties can now call 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment at a Hurricane Matthew Housing Application Center.
Centers Open to Help Storm Survivors in Mountain Communities
Governor Roy Cooper today announced that Disaster Recovery Centers will open this week to help Caldwell and Wilkes county residents who were affected by storms that struck in late October. The two centers join the already announced Disaster Loan Outreach Center that opens today in Watauga County to provide financial assistance to storm survivors.
More Home Repair Funds Coming for Hurricane Matthew Survivors, Gov. Cooper Announces
Hurricane Matthew survivors whose homes were damaged by the storm can apply for additional financial help starting later this month.
Governor Cooper Signs State Disaster Declaration for Eden
Governor Roy Cooper today signed a state disaster declaration for the city of Eden and a separate letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration requesting an SBA disaster declaration for Ashe, Avery, Caldwell. Watauga and Wilkes counties. All these locations were impacted by severe weather in recent weeks.
Gov. Cooper Announces $1.85 Million in Hurricane Matthew Recovery Help for Fair Bluff
Columbus County will receive $1.85 million to help rebuild homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew and improve the town’s water supply, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Experts Survey Damage From Storms in Western NC Counties, Confirm Tornadoes in Cleveland and Rutherford Counties
Cleanup and damage assessment work continues in several western North Carolina counties after Monday’s strong storms and tornadoes.
$15 Million Program Available to Help Small Businesses Affected by Hurricane Matthew
Small businesses affected by Hurricane Matthew should apply now for $15 million in financing from the North Carolina Department of Commerce and nonprofit lenders, Governor Roy Cooper encouraged business owners today. The N.C. Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Small Business Recovery Assistance Program launched this week with a website and application information.
North Carolina Sends Emergency Management Team to Help Puerto Rico with Hurricane Maria Recovery
North Carolina is sending more help to Puerto Rico as the island continues to recover and rebuild from devastation caused after Hurricane Maria struck September 20. Tuesday morning a 10-person incident management team comprised of local and state emergency management staff will fly to Puerto Rico to help local officials coordinate disaster response and recovery efforts.
Governor Cooper Recognizes Rescue Teams for Saving Thousands of Lives During Hurricane Matthew
RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today welcomed dozens of members of swift water rescue teams from across North Carolina to the Executive Mansion and thanked them for their service during Hurric
One Year Later: North Carolina Continues Recovering from Hurricane Matthew
Nearly one year after Hurricane Matthew displaced thousands of families and damaged or destroyed thousands of homes, North Carolina continues working to help survivors and communities rebuild, with more help needed for full recovery.
