Press Releases

Governor McCrory Tours Flood-Damaged Areas in Edgecombe County and Provides Update on Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts

Governor Pat McCrory visited the flood-hit towns of Princeville and Tarboro today and provided updates of the ongoing recovery and relief efforts in response to flooding brought by Hurricane Matthew. 

Three Counties Added for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The Division of Employment Security (DES) has announced that Duplin, Gates and Pender counties have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew. This brings the total to 23 counties that have been approved for DUA.

FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Harnett and Nash Counties

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can get information about disaster assistance in Harnett and Nash counties at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opening Saturday, October 15. The hours of operation are 9 a.m.

North Carolina Receives Hot Food Waiver Approval for Food and Nutrition Services Recipients

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved North Carolina’s request for a hot food waiver in all 100 counties, allowing Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps) recipients to purchase hot food prepared for immediate consumption from authorized Electronic Benefits Transfer retailers.

I-40 Westbound Lanes Open in Johnston County

Transportation officials have opened a seven-mile stretch of westbound I-40 in Johnston County that closed as a result of Hurricane Matthew.

State Health Officials Offer Guidance for Stresses of Loss Tied to Hurricane Matthew

State Mental Health officials in North Carolina encourage individuals experiencing emotional distress from the impacts of Hurricane Matthew to seek assistance.

Probation violation center in Lumberton evacuated

The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice today evacuated 136 probationers from the Robeson Confinement in Response to Violation (CRV) Center in Lumberton, a correctional facility where probation violators serve 90-day periods of incarceration.  

Juvenile Justice Reentry Reform Task Force to Meet Monday in Raleigh

The task force that designed and is working to implement a comprehensive strategic plan to improve the successful reintegration of juveniles into the community following their contact with the juvenile justice system is scheduled to meet in Raleigh on Monday.

Governor McCrory Provides Latest on Response and Recovery Efforts to Hurricane Matthew Flooding

While substantial progress is being made in the recovery from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Pat McCrory today noted that new flooding from rising river levels will create challenges in several eastern counties.

Travelers Headed to the N.C. Coast Asked to Avoid Routes with Closures

Travelers needing to visit North Carolina beaches this weekend are advised to plan ahead and avoid routes that are closed due to flooding or damage from Hurricane Matthew.