Press Releases

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.

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 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,” Governor Roy Cooper announced Monday.

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.

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 Encourages Donations and Volunteers to Aid Florence Recovery

Today, Governor Roy Cooper encouraged people in North Carolina and across the country to donate time and money to Hurricane Florence recovery efforts.

Governor Cooper Maps Recovery Path for Hurricane Victims

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Florence made landfall on the North Carolina coast, Governor Roy Cooper and emergency response teams are focused on helping those impacted by the storm across the state get back on their feet. 

Many Residents of 27 NC Counties Can Soon Apply for Help Buying Food After Hurricane Florence

As early as Friday, residents in 27 counties impacted by Hurricane Florence can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or “D-SNAP”, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. 

Governor Cooper Orders Mosquito Control for Disaster Counties

Due to the increased populations of mosquitoes caused by flooding from Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today ordered $4 million to fund mosquito control efforts in counties currently under a major disaster declaration.

Gov. Cooper Takes Action to Help NC Recover from Hurricane Florence

As people in the state of North Carolina begin to pick up the pieces left in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper continues to take action to help storm survivors recover while mourning the lives lost to the storm.