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Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 18, 2024.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton.
Gob. Roy Cooper acompañó hoy al Secretario de Transporte de EEUU, Pete Buttigieg, en el oeste de NC, durante un Resumen Ejecutivo con autoridades federales sobre medidas de recuperación; también observaron áreas dañadas en Asheville y Canton.
October 18, 2024, 11am - 11:30am
Join the Department of Public Safety online for Public Safety Story Time. During this half hour event, a member of DPS will read a story of their choice and talk a little bit about their role within the department. This is a great opportunity for kids and parents alike to learn more about the department and the people who work here. Can't make this event? Keep an eye on our events calendar for more Public Safety Story Times with DPS personnel. When: Friday, October 18, 2024, at 11:00 A.M.
Community Emergency Response Team volunteers have logged more than 3,500 hours during Hurricane Helene response in North Carolina.
Comunicado de Prensa en españolRead the Governor’s Executive Order focused on addressing urgent needs related to drinking water and wastewater treatment in areas impacted by the storm.
La respuesta sin precedentes de NC al impacto Helene en el oeste del estado sigue en pleno vigor; socorristas estatales, federales y locales continúan escalando recursos y asistencia en las áreas afectadas.
An unprecedented response to damage caused by Hurricane Helene continues in Western North Carolina. State, federal and local response workers are working around the clock to surge assistance into the region.