Press Releases

Governor Cooper’s Request for Disaster Assistance Approved for Nine Additional Counties

Governor Roy Cooper’s request for major federal disaster assistance was approved today to help individuals and communities in nine additional counties recover from Hurricane Florence. Individuals in Hoke, Hyde, Johnston, Lee, Moore, Pitt, Richmond, Scotland and Wilson counties are now able to apply for disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damage and losses resulting from Hurricane Florence.

Dangers Remain Even as Some Floodwaters Recede, Governor Cooper Warns

Even as flood waters begin to recede in some areas and some North Carolinians are able to return home, dangers remain in flooded areas and the hard work of recovery is just starting, Governor Roy Cooper warned Sunday. While more roads have reopened allowing some people to return to their communities, travel remains treacherous in portions of southeastern North Carolina.

I-95 Through North Carolina Now Open, Gov. Cooper announces

Interstate 95 through North Carolina is now reopened to all traffic, Governor Roy Cooper announced Sunday night. 

Governor Cooper Reminds Travelers: Don’t Let Your Guard Down

Governor Roy Cooper’s message to anyone traveling in North Carolina remained consistent and straightforward Saturday morning—stay away from areas with flooded roads in southeastern North Carolina.

As Florence Leaves Devastating Effects, North Carolina Ramps Up Response, Recovery Efforts

With many North Carolina communities hit hard by Hurricane Florence, state agencies are continuing their comprehensive response and recovery efforts, Governor Roy Cooper said today.

Governor Cooper Requests FEMA To Cover 100% of Initial Florence Response Costs

As catastrophic effects from Hurricane Florence persist, Governor Cooper today asked President Donald Trump to cover 100% of initial disaster response costs for North Carolina. Typically, 75% of these costs are covered by FEMA with the remaining 25% paid by the state.

Governor Cooper: Rescues Continue from Flood Waters, Much of the State Still Feeling the Effects of Florence

Governor Roy Cooper on Friday praised the efforts of first responders who rescued an entire town from rising waters overnight and warned residents of continued dangers from the storm.

Governor Cooper Calls For Legislative Special Session To Fund Hurricane Florence Recovery Needs

Governor Roy Cooper today called for the North Carolina General Assembly to convene in a special session to fund initial needs for Hurricane Florence recovery. The forthcoming proclamation will request legislators to return October 9.

Flooded Areas Must Remain Alert for Dangers, Even as Recovery from Hurricane Florence Begins, Governor Cooper Urges

Governor Roy Cooper on Thursday continued to urge North Carolinians in flooded areas to remain alert for warnings and avoid driving on flooded roads.

Gov. Cooper Urges Caution as Flooding Continues in Many Communities

Although many communities are lifting evacuation orders and cleaning up  following Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today alerted North Carolinians that major flooding is still occurring across many rivers in North Carolina, including the Lumber, Cape Fear, Neuse and Trent.