Press Releases
North Carolina Monitoring Hurricane Michael and Preparing for Impacts
Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Michael, even as families, businesses, schools and communities continue to clean up and rebuild from Hurricane Florence.
Gov. Cooper Directs Funding to Reopen Schools Closed by Hurricane Florence
Governor Roy Cooper today directed $25 million from the North Carolina Education Lottery Fund to speed repairs to K-12 public schools damaged by Hurricane Florence.
Governor Cooper Applauds Federal Funding For Hurricane Florence Response
Governor Roy Cooper today applauded news that Congress passed legislation that includes critical funding for Hurricane Florence recovery. Congressional leaders have indicated that North Carolina will receive approximately $1 billion of the $1.68 billion included for disaster recovery in the bill.
Governor Cooper Signs Hurricane Florence Relief Legislation Into Law
Today, Governor Cooper signed Senate Bill 2 and House Bill 4 into law.
Governor Cooper Announces Appointments to Boards and Commissions
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced 63 appointments to various state boards and commissions for North Carolina.
As Recovery Moves Ahead, North Carolina Mourns Lives Lost, Works to Connect Storm Survivors with Housing
Communities, families, farmers and businesses across eastern and southern North Carolina continue to dig out from deadly Hurricane Florence, which has now officially claimed 39 lives in the state.
Greene County Residents Affected by Hurricane Florence Can Apply for Help Buying Food Starting Wednesday
Starting Wednesday, Greene County residents impacted by Hurricane Florence will be able to apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or “D-SNAP,” Go
Governor Cooper Outlines Priorities for Hurricane Florence Recovery
In advance of the General Assembly convening Tuesday to focus on Hurricane Florence recovery, Governor Roy Cooper outlined the highlights of his proposed plan to assist North Carolinians with rebuilding their homes, communities, businesses and infrastructure to be more resilient against future storms.
Greene Becomes 28th County Eligible for Florence Disaster Assistance
Governor Roy Cooper’s request for major federal disaster assistance for Greene County has been approved by FEMA to help individuals and communities recover from Hurricane Florence.
Gov. Cooper Announces $18.5 Million to Provide Temporary Recovery Jobs to North Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Florence
North Carolina has won $18.5 million to hire North Carolinians from areas hit hard by Hurricane Florence to work on recovery efforts, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
