Topics Related to Hurricane Florence

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.