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Lingering impacts from Tropical System Debby Expected Through the Weekend

Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to continue exercising caution throughout the weekend as Tropical System Debby exits North Carolina. Riverine flooding and additional showers and thunderstorms increasing the risk of flash flooding throughout the state will continue to be felt throughout the weekend. The State Emergency Response Team remains engaged in response to impacts from Tropical System Debby.

Tropical Storm Debby Continues to Bring Heavy Rain and Flooding Across NC

Tropical Storm Debby continues to bring heavy rain and flooding across North Carolina on Thursday. The storm also brought its first fatality following a tornado late Wednesday night in Lucama.

Governor Cooper Urges Caution as Tropical Storm Debby Impacts North Carolina

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and state leaders urged people to beware of drenching rains and flooded roads as Tropical Storm Debby begins to impact the state. The Governor declared a State of Emergency on Monday to speed preparations for Tropical Storm Debby’s arrival.

How to Keep Wells Safe Before and After Flood

North Carolinians can take action to better prepare private wells for a flood ahead of Tropical Storm Debby. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has issued guidance to help keep your well safe before and after a flood.

North Carolina State Emergency Response Team Prepares for Tropical Storm Debby

Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency on Monday afternoon in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Debby.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather

Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Debby.

Vance County Man Charged Twice after Providing Alcohol to Underage

A Vance County man has been charged twice in as many months for providing alcohol to the same underage 20-year-old female. 

Advisories Lifted for North Carolina Waters After South Hill, Va. Fire

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N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency affordable housing commitment tops $171.5 million

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is building community resilience across North Carolina with more than $171.5 million committed to affordable housing development in hurricane-impacted communities.

North Carolina State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) to meet Wednesday

WHAT:  A meeting of the State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC), a subcommittee of the State Emergency Response Committee. This will be a hybrid meeting both in person and virtual.

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State Emergency Response Commission to meet Friday

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Nuisance Abatement Investigation Completed in Andrews

Andrews Police Department and the property owner of 85 Temple Street, Andrews, North Carolina worked together to reach a successful agreement in a potential Chapter 19 Nuisance Abatement action against the property own

The North Carolina State Emergency Response Team Actively Monitors and Prepares for Impacts Resulting from the South Hill, VA Fire.

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NCSHP Participa en 11er Concurso Anual de Vehículo de Patrullaje con Mejor Apariencia de EEUU

La Asociación Americana de Patrulleros Estatales ha inaugurado el Concurso de Vehículo de Patrullaje con Mejor Apariencia de EEUU del 2024 y, nuevamente este año, NCSHP estará representada con una fotografía especial que resalta el resurgimiento del icónico Ford Mustang entre la flota de sus vehículos de patrullaje. Este concurso inicia el 15 de julio y finaliza el 29 de julio, a las 12:00 p.m.

NCSHP Participates in 11th Annual America's Best-Looking Cruiser Contest

The American Association of State Troopers has kicked off the 2024 America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest and the NCSHP will be represented again this year with a special photo submission to highlight the resurgence of the iconic Ford Mustang among our vehicle fleet. The contest starts on July 15 and will end on July 29 at 12:00 p.m.