Press Releases
Innovative collaboration with NC Emergency Management helps people, earns award for NC 2-1-1
North Carolina Emergency Management and the United Way of North Carolina’s NC 2-1-1 program work in partnership to help families and individuals find needed assistance and resources within their community during and after a disaster.
More than $6 Million Approved for Wilmington Area
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $6 million to reimburse local governments and a public utility authority for Hurricane Florence-related expenses.
Highway Patrol Provides Update Into Promotion Process Review
On Wednesday, June 26, members of the State Highway Patrol received notification the organization’s promotion process had been put on hold due to an allegation the testing process had been compromised.
Water rescue teams receive new equipment
Thanks to more than $2 million in search and rescue funding that was included in the Governor’s budget last year, and appropriated by the legislature, many swift water rescue teams across the state received new equipment this week to enhance response capacity or replace old, aging equipment.
More than $22 Million Approved for Three Electric Cooperatives
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $22 million to reimburse the Carteret-Craven, Four County and Tideland electric cooperatives for damage to their electrical systems following Hurricane Florence.
Governor signs state disaster declaration for Catawba, Mecklenburg and surrounding counties
Read the Governor’s Disaster Declaration
75 Princeville homes to be studied for possible elevation above future floodwaters
Edgecombe County will receive more than $1.1 million in grant money to determine the feasibility of elevating 75 homes in the Town of Princeville that are at risk from repeated flooding.
$1.4 Million Approved for Brunswick County Board of Education
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing nearly $1.4 million to reimburse the Brunswick County Board of Education for Hurricane Florence-related expenses.
State Highway Patrol Focuses On Safety For July Fourth Weekend
As the July Fourth Holiday approaches, the State Highway Patrol is encouraging motorists to focus on safe driving while traveling to their intended destinations. As traffic is expected to increase throughout the week, troopers will be out in full force monitoring driver behavior.
$7.4 Million Approved for Onslow County Debris Removal
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are approving more than $7.4 million to reimburse Onslow County for debris removal costs following Hurricane Florence.
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