Press Releases

State Highway Patrol Welcomes 25 New Troopers

The State Highway Patrol celebrated the graduation of 25 new troopers at a ceremony held for the 164th Basic Highway Patrol School.

En Condado Burke, Gob. Cooper acompaña a funcionarios municipales y de condado del oeste de NC para hablar sobre recuperación por Helene

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Public invited to comment on proposed use of Tropical Storm Fred long-term recovery funds for Hurricane Helene impacts

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency is seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to plans for administering HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery funds in areas of Haywood County impacted by Tropical Storm Fred and Hurricane Helene.

Invitación al público a comentar sobre propuesta de utilización de fondos de recuperación a largo plazo por Tormenta Tropical Fred y destinarlos para los efectos del Huracán Helene

NCORR busca comentarios públicos respecto de una propuesta de enmienda para la administración de la Subvención en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario- Recuperación por Desastres, del Depto. HUD, en áreas del Condado Haywood afectadas por la Tormenta Tropical Fred y por el Huracán Helene.

Gob. Cooper destaca industria turística en Grandfather Mountain, al oeste de NC; evalúa daños por tormenta en Condado Avery

Resumen: Actualización sobre recuperación estatal por Helene hasta el 31 de octubre, 2024.

Governor Cooper Highlights Tourism Industry in Western North Carolina at Grandfather Mountain, Surveys Storm Damage in Avery County

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 31, 2024.

Governor Cooper Joins Meeting in Burke County with Western North Carolina Municipal and County Officials to Discuss Helene Recovery

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Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Polk County, Joins First Lady of the United States Jill Biden in Asheville as Unprecedented Response to Helene Continues

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 25, 2024.

Gob. Cooper evalúa en Co. Polk daños por tormenta; acompaña a primera dama de EEUU, Jill Biden, en Asheville; continúa respuesta sin precedentes ante Helene

Resumen: Actualización sobre recuperación estatal por Helene hasta el 25 de octubre, 2024.

Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery

Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms. The recommendation includes an initial $3.9 billion package to begin rebuilding critical infrastructure, homes, businesses, schools and farms damaged during the storm.