Press Releases

Governor Cooper: Dangerous Conditions Remain Despite Better Weather

Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to avoid flooded roads and be alert for rising rivers even as the sun begins to shine across the state.

Governor Cooper: If You’re Safe, Stay Put; Conditions from Florence Will Worsen in Many Places

Governor Roy Cooper continued to urge North Carolinians today to stay in safe shelter and remain alert to changing conditions due to remnants of Hurricane Florence including significant flooding.

Readout of Governor's Meeting with Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen

On Monday, Governor Cooper met with Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen at Raleigh-Durham International Airport to discuss disaster response and recovery. 

Flooding and Flood Risk Worsen Sunday as Florence Continues to Dump Record Rainfall

Governor Roy Cooper today warned North Carolinians to not let down their guard about Florence. Emergency officials expect flooding and other hazardous conditions to worsen today as relentless rain and river flooding continues to wreak havoc across most of the state.

More North Carolinians Face Imminent Flooding Threat as Tropical Storm Florence Moves West

Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to beware of rising floodwaters in eastern and central counties across the Sandhills and in the mountains. 

Hurricane Florence Claims Three Lives in North Carolina

Dangerous conditions from Hurricane Florence have already claimed three lives and Governor Roy Cooper is urging people to remain vigilant by seeking safe shelter and heeding warnings from emergency officials.

As Florence Continues Grinding Across NC, More Hazardous Floods, Power Outages Expected

As Florence continues bringing floods, power outages and downed trees further inland, Governor Roy Cooper today signed Executive Order No. 55, helping temporary housing, generators and trucks get to affected parts of North Carolina more quickly.
 

North Carolinians Urged to Stay on Guard as Hurricane Florence Starts to Lash North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to stay on guard as Hurricane Florence approaches the state, bringing high winds and the threat of catastrophic and potentially record-breaking rainfall and storm surge.

Governor Cooper Requests Additional Federal Disaster Declaration to Speed Recovery from Hurricane Florence

Anticipating historic major damage across North Carolina from Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today requested a presidential disaster declaration to expedite the process of receiving federal aid for cleanup and recovery. Read the request HERE.

As Coastal North Carolina Feels Effects of Hurricane Florence, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Be Safe

Governor Roy Cooper today continued to urge North Carolinians to seek safety as conditions deteriorate due to high winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge from Hurricane Florence.