Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper today named Erik Hooks to lead the state’s public safety department to direct statewide law enforcement, emergency management, juvenile justice, and corrections divisions.  

Hurricane Matthew survivors in North Carolina, don’t miss out on additional grants and loans that can help you recover – submit an application to the U.S. Small Business Administration today.

After less than a week in office, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is already preparing for his first winter storm. Meteorologists are predicting four to eight inches of snow across most of the central and eastern portions of the state this weekend.

In anticipation of the incoming winter weather, the Highway Patrol is requesting motorists to use caution when traveling throughout several portions of North Carolina.

In his first week on the job, Governor Roy Cooper emphasized the importance of helping communities in central and eastern North Carolina recover from Hurricane Matthew which struck in October.

The Disaster Recovery Center in Wayne County will close Friday, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. The center is located at:

As North Carolinians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by the flooding that followed Hurricane Matthew, FEMA and home improvement stores in Robeson, Craven, Currituck and Duplin counties have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and safer.

You’ve got just one week left to register for disaster assistance grants from FEMA and to submit applications for low-interest disaster loans to the U.S. Small Business Administration.

If you feel confused about the next step in your recovery, like finding housing or understanding what documents you may need to have on hand, FEMA says call us at 800-621-3362.

The FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed Saturday, Dec. 31 through Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. Tuesday, Jan. 3, the recovery centers will go back to their regular hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DURHAM, N.C.

The holiday season is a time for cheer and giving to others. If you’ve been wondering what you can do, how about checking with your family, friends and neighbors who may have damage from Hurricane Matthew, and ask they if they have registered with FEMA.

Hours of operation at the FEMA/North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Centers will change during the Christmas holiday season.

As North Carolinians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by the flooding that followed Hurricane Matthew, FEMA and home improvement stores in Columbus, Craven, Pasquotank and Richmond counties have teamed up to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes stronger and sa

Governor Pat McCrory signed the Disaster Recovery Act of 2016 into law today, providing $201 million to help citizens and communities recover from Hurricane Matthew and wildfires.