Press Releases

A total of 49 counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for permanent repair and replacement of disaster-damaged infrastructure resulting from Hurricane Matthew.

As North Carolinians celebrate Thanksgiving, Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging donations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to support those impacted by Hurricane Matthew.

Governor Pat McCrory has expanded a State of Emergency to cover 22 additional counties to help the state combat the ongoing spread of wildfires in western North Carolina.

When you pause to count your blessings this Thanksgiving, be sure to include the many state, local and federal responders assisting our state’s survivors of Hurricane Matthew.

In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the State Highway Patrol is urging motorists to focus on safety while traveling to their intended destinations.  According to AAA, 43.5 million Americans are expected to take to the roads across the nation, an increase of 1.9 percent over

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Marty Galloway as the new superintendent at Craggy Correctional Center near Asheville. Galloway has been with Adult Corrections for 28 years.

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to cover additional expenses to help communities in 36 counties recover and rebuild from Hurricane Matthew.

Six weeks since President Obama declared a major federal disaster after Hurricane Matthew brought severe flooding to North Carolina, FEMA and its federal partners are working urgently to support the state and its residents as they rebuild their lives and communities.

Governor Pat McCrory is applauding the bravery and courageous efforts by firefighters to protect homes and turn the tide of the Party Rock Fire, despite high winds and continued dry conditions.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee held its third regional meeting today in Cumberland County, where it discussed topics such as relief fundraising efforts, community outreach assistance and plans for long-term recovery for communities. 

As North Carolina continues to experience wildfires in the western portion of the state, the Highway Patrol would like to remind motorists to exercise safe driving habits when traveling through the affected areas.  Although some roadways may not be directly in the fire’s path, the smoke that

The 140th Basic Patrol School started with 62 cadets. After 15 weeks of extensive academic and physical training, 47 cadets met the challenge and graduated at a ceremony held at the Colonial Baptist Church in Cary on Nov. 18.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee held its second regional meeting today in Edgecombe County, where it discussed steps to continue relief fundraising efforts, community outreach and long-term plans for sustainable communities.

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the state is offering a reward of up to $10,000 to be issued to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who are responsible for setting wildfires in western North Carolina.

At the request of the State of North Carolina, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved a 31-day extension for Hurricane Matthew survivors to apply for federal disaster assistance.