Topics Related to Hurricane Florence

Deadline to Participate in STEP Program for Hurricane Florence Home Repairs Extended to Feb. 1.

The deadline for North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence has been extended to February 1, 2019, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. 

Sign up for STEP Program by Jan. 17, Gov. Cooper Urges Hurricane Florence Survivors

North Carolinians who are eligible for a special program to provide rapid repairs to homes damaged by Hurricane Florence have until January 17, 2019 to sign up and should not delay, Governor Roy Cooper urged today.  

Apply for Hurricane Florence Recovery Help By December 19 Deadline, Gov. Cooper Urges

North Carolinians who suffered damage from Hurricane Florence have until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, December 19 to register for federal disaster assistance. Governor Cooper today urged storm survivors who haven’t yet registered for recovery help to apply today with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Deadline to Register for Federal Hurricane Florence Assistance Extended to Dec. 19 Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Apply with FEMA Right Away

The deadline for North Carolinians who suffered damage during Hurricane Florence to apply for federal help has now been extended to December 19, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Thursday is the Last Day to Apply for Florence Disaster Assistance from FEMA, SBA

Time is almost up for survivors of Hurricane Florence to register for federal disaster assistance. 

Department of Commerce Declares NC Fishery Disaster Due to Hurricane Florence

 Today, US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross granted Governor Cooper’s request for a disaster declaration related to damage to North Carolina’s marine fishing industry in Hurricane Florence.

Gov. Cooper Signs Bills Into Law

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed new bills into law.

As Hurricane Florence Recovery Continues, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Register with FEMA

North Carolina continues to make progress recovering from Hurricane Florence, with more than $895 million in state and federal resources already approved, Governor Roy Cooper said Wednesday. He urged anyone who sustained damaged from the storm to apply for help if they haven’t already.

Governor urges continued caution as Michael treks across North Carolina

As Tropical Storm Michael’s punishing winds and rains sweep across North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the storm has claimed the life of a man who died this afternoon in Iredell County when a tree fell on his vehicle.

Gov. Cooper Issues Emergency Orders to Prepare for Hurricane Michael

To prepare North Carolina for Hurricane Michael, Governor Roy Cooper today declared a State of Emergency and waived certain transportation rules. Forecasters expect the storm to bring strong wind and rain to North Carolina.