Press Releases

North Carolina homeowners, renters and business owners in Brunswick and Halifax counties, adversely affected by Hurricane Matthew and its impact, may apply for federal disaster assistance.

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can now get information about available state and federal assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in Columbus County opening Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Governor Pat McCrory convened the first meeting of the Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee today and outlined a recovery plan for the first 100 days to help North Carolina recover from the storm.

In wake of the Colonial Pipeline disruption in Alabama, Governor Pat McCrory has signed Executive Order 112 to help ensure that there will be adequate supplies of fuel across the state and to prevent price gouging.

Governor Pat McCrory's request for federal disaster assistance to help individuals in Hertford County recover from Hurricane Matthew has been approved.

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a readily accessible facility where you may go for information about federal, state and other disaster assistance programs, and to ask questions related to your situation. It is more personal than the telephone. 

A temporary mobile disaster recovery center (MDRC) opens for three days in Moore County Tuesday, Nov. 1.  It will be open through Thursday, Nov. 3.

Governor Pat McCrory has directed the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles to help consumers across the state identify signs of flooding when purchasing a vehicle.

Governor Pat McCrory joined local officials to tour areas in Bladen and Columbus counties hit hard by Hurricane Matthew, providing an update on the ongoing relief and recovery efforts from the storm during his stops. 

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, residents and business leaders in Craven County communities will be able to review and discuss the latest flood hazard and flood risk data.

Raleigh – Three weeks ago as Hurricane Matthew brushed along North Carolina’s coast, thousands of people fled their homes for safety.

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can now get information about available state and federal assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in Robeson County opening Saturday, Oct. 29.

Governor Pat McCrory joined local officials to tour sites affected by Hurricane Matthew in Fayetteville today. During his visit the governor met with volunteers who are assisting in the recovery efforts and residents affected by flooding at the Fayetteville Habitat for Humanity Village.

Governor Pat McCrory visited three locations affected by Hurricane Matthew in Lumberton today, where he also provided an update on recovery efforts across the state. The governor also announced a fatality in Lenoir County related to Hurricane Matthew, bringing the total storm-related de