Press Releases

Nearly $6 Million in Donations for Florence Relief Distributed to Eastern NC

Donations to North Carolina’s Disaster Relief Fund following Hurricane Florence have helped thousands of North Carolina families with housing, repairs and other needs in the past year. 

Op-Ed for Publication from Governor Cooper: Federal reforms needed to keep delivering on the promise of a stronger, smarter recovery

North Carolinians are determined, tough people. For generations, our families have weathered brutal hurricanes. But recent history tells us there’s a new normal when it comes to these storms, and if we don’t rise to the challenge, then rising water will get the best of us.

Governor Cooper Announces 120 New Jobs as Manufacturer Expands in Halifax County

PCB Piezotronics of North Carolina, a designer and manufacturer of high-precision sensors used in a variety of test and measurement and industrial settings, will consolidate production operations currently located in China and California to its facility in Halifax County, creating 120 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest nearly $4.5 million in Halifax.

Damage assessments to begin in coastal counties this week

Governor Roy Cooper will visit affected coastal areas again today and has directed North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) to continue efforts with state and local partners, including non-profits, to deliver recovery aid to North Carolinians in need.

Readout of Governor Cooper's conversation with President Trump

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.

Governor Cooper Viewing Damage, Preliminary Damage Assessments Begin Following Dorian

Gov. Cooper is visiting coastal counties today to view storm damage as state and local emergency officials assess preliminary damage from Hurricane Dorian.

Footage Information for Governor's Storm Survey of Emerald Isle and Ocracoke Island

This afternoon, Governor Cooper surveyed storm damage in Emerald Isle and Ocracoke Island. Footage was provided by UNC-TV.

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Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Continue to Shelter in Place

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 Dorian Leaves North Carolina, Governor Cooper Directs Emergency Responders to Outer Banks following ‘Catastrophic Flooding’

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.

Gov. Cooper Signs Bills Into Law

Today, Governor Cooper signed six bills into law.