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North Carolina Mitigation Project after Irene Proves its Worth

After Hurricane Matthew roared through coastal North Carolina in October 2016, damage in the state will total as much as $4 billion, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Governor Cooper meets with Edgecombe officials to Discuss Hurricane Matthew Recovery

Governor Roy Cooper today met with Edgecombe County leaders to push the process of helping families and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and toured locations impacted by the storm.

Governor Cooper Issues Statement in Support of Proposal to Raise the Age

Today, Governor Cooper issued a statement in support of a proposal to raise the age:

Planning for an Emergency is Crucial for Family Safety

Severe weather can happen any time of the year.  In North Carolina, the first full week of March is designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Week, a time when residents are urged to develop or review and update their family emergency plan.

MEDIA ADVISORY: STUDENTS AND ADULTS PRACTICE TORNADO DRILLS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Tornado drill is scheduled at Lacy Elementary School. Nick Petro, warning coordinator meteorologist with the National Weather Service Raleigh office, will discuss safety during tornado watches and warnings.

Cooper Names DA Robert Evans as GCC Chairman

Governor Roy Cooper today named District Attorney Robert A. Evans of the Seventh Judicial District as the new chairman of the Governor’s Crime Commission.

Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Prepare, Practice for Severe Weather

Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 5-11 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strike

Troopers Participate in Read Across America Day

MEDIA ADVISORY TO:               News Producers, Editors FROM:         Sgt. Michael Baker

Crime Victims Compensation Quarterly Commission Meeting

MEDIA ADVISORY

David Jones to Serve as Interim Director of Governor's Crime Commission

Department of Public Safety Secretary Erik Hooks has named David E. Jones as the interim director of the Governor’s Crime Commission.

Blue Alert System for Law Enforcement Agencies Statewide

RALEIGH – The North Carolina Center for Missing Persons, which is overseen by the State Highway Patrol, is proud to announce the implementation of the N.C.

Governor's Crime Commission Meets March 2

MEDIA ADVISORY What: Governor’s Crime Commission Quarterly Meeting When: Thursday, March 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Troopers Heroic Actions Save a Life in Henderson County

Four State Troopers' heroic actions saved the life of a young female in Henderson County on Tuesday, Feb.

Inmate dies after apparent suicide attempt

Inmate Michael Rollins, 36, was pronounced dead at WakeMed on Sunday. He was transported to the hospital Saturday afternoon after a nurse found him unresponsive in a shower at Central Prison, after an apparent suicide attempt.

FEMA Offers Repair, Rebuilding Advice at Community Facilities in Columbus, Edgecombe and Hoke Counties

FEMA mitigation specialists will be on hand next week at local community facilities to answer questions and offer home improvement tips to prevent or reduce damage from future disasters and techniques to build hazard-resistant homes.