Press Releases

HUD Housing Disaster Assistance reaches North Carolina Hurricane Matthew Survivors

U.S. Housing and Urban Development disaster assistance teams, working with FEMA, state of North Carolina and local and community organizations continue to provide much needed housing disaster support services at Disaster Recovery Centers located in the most impacted areas of the state of North Carolina.

FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Sampson County to Close Friday, Nov. 18

The Joint FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Center in Sampson County will close Friday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. The center is located at:

Sampson County Human Services 360 County Complex Road, Suite 200, Room 274 Clinton, NC 28328

Governor McCrory's Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee Holds First Regional Meeting in Robeson County

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee had a chance to hear directly from those affected by the hurricane today at its first regional meeting in Robeson County. The committee heard comments from the public.

Department of Public Safety Employees Receive Badge of Excellence

Badge of Excellence awards were given to 19 Department of Public Safety employees at a ceremony Nov. 15 held at the State Bureau of Investigations’ auditorium.

Public Safety and Containment Remain Top Priorities in Western North Carolina Wildfires

Governor Pat McCrory said the safety of first responders, citizens and structures remains the state's number one goal as nearly 1,600 firefighters continue to battle wildfires throughout western North Carolina. Nearly 40,000 acres have been burned in the state by 19 significant fires since

Governor McCrory Submits Federal Assistance Request for North Carolina's Hurricane Matthew Recovery

Governor Pat McCrory submitted a formal request today to North Carolina's congressional delegation for more than $1 billion in federal assistance to help the state recover from Hurricane Matthew.

Governor McCrory Declares State of Emergency for Wildfires in Western North Carolina

Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency to help the state combat more than 20 active wildfires in western North Carolina prompted by the lingering drought that has impacted the region since late spring.
  

Governor McCrory's Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee Schedules First Regional Meeting

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee will hold its first regional meeting next week in Robeson County. Regional meetings will be held in areas throughout North Carolina that suffered effects from the hurricane.

Governor McCrory Announces Additional Funds Available to Help Communities Recover from Hurricane Matthew

Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to cover additional expenses to help communities in 12 counties recover and rebuild from Hurricane Matthew.

Governor McCrory Asks Federal Government to Extend Hot Food Waiver for all 100 Counties

Governor Pat McCrory has sent a letter to the federal government requesting that the statewide hot food waiver be extended until November 30. This request will help meet the needs of individuals and families still affected by Hurricane Matthew.