Press Releases

Governor Pat McCrory called for citizens to stay off the roads and sidewalks as severe flooding and winds have turned Hurricane Matthew into a deadly storm in North Carolina claiming three lives.

As damage and road closures from Hurricane Matthew are reported across central and eastern North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging residents to take safety precautions when encountering downed power lines, downed trees and standing water. 

State and local officials are encouraging people to follow food safety recommendations with power outages in the eastern and central parts of North Carolina. Consuming spoiled food can cause illness.

Governor Pat McCrory’s request for a federal disaster declaration in anticipation of damages caused by Hurricane Matthew has been approved for 66 counties in central and eastern North Carolina by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).    I urged our fe

Governor Pat McCrory announced that financial assistance is available for victims of the flooding that struck northeastern North Carolina last month after the remnants of Tropical Storm Julia dumped between 10 and 17 inches of rain in the region. At the governor’s request, the U.S.

As the latest storm track for Hurricane Matthew shifts further north and west, Governor Pat McCrory is warning North Carolinians to be prepared for historic flooding.

Governor Pat McCrory urged residents today to prepare as Hurricane Matthew moves northeast from the Florida coast along its unpredictable path.

As the storm track for Hurricane Matthew becomes more unpredictable, Governor Pat McCrory urged citizens to remain diligent in monitoring and preparation in the coming days.

Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties in order to provide the necessary assistance to eastern North Carolina and surrounding states as Hurricane Matthew approaches.   “This declaration will allow us

While the storm track of Hurricane Matthew remains uncertain, Governor Pat McCrory emphasized that the state is prepared should the track shift and encouraged citizens to stay alert.

As the storm track for Hurricane Matthew continues to fluctuate, Governor Pat McCrory confirmed that the state is prepared to respond at a moment’s notice and will provide assistance to our neighboring states if needed.

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Small Business Administration has approved North Carolina’s Disaster Declaration for Bertie, Chowan, Halifax, Hertford, Martin, Northampton and Washington counties for the damages incurred as a result of Tropical Storm Julia.

While the storm track of Hurricane Matthew has shifted to the east over the last few hours, Governor Pat McCrory is still urging North Carolinians and visitors to monitor the storm and closely follow any evacuation orders from local authorities.

The State Emergency Response Team has activated the Joint Information Center in response to Hurricane Matthew, which is expected to impact the North Carolina coast later this week.

Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians throughout the central and eastern part of the state to gather emergency supplies, discuss emergency plans and carefully monitor local news stations to prepare for Hurricane Matthew.