Press Releases

Governor Cooper: If You’re Safe, Stay Put; Conditions from Florence Will Worsen in Many Places

Governor Roy Cooper continued to urge North Carolinians today to stay in safe shelter and remain alert to changing conditions due to remnants of Hurricane Florence including significant flooding.

Flooding and Flood Risk Worsen Sunday as Florence Continues to Dump Record Rainfall

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today warned North Carolinians to not let down their guard about Florence.

Pool Coverage Information for Governor’s Survey of Hurricane Florence Impact in Eastern NC

RALEIGH: This morning, Governor Cooper joined state and Coast Guard officials to survey Hurricane Florence’s impact on a Coast Guard C-130J Aircraft.

More North Carolinians Face Imminent Flooding Threat as Tropical Storm Florence Moves West

Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to beware of rising floodwaters in eastern and central counties across the Sandhills and in the mountains. Some rivers will begin to see major flooding today continuing into middle of next week.

State Confirms Additional Florence Deaths

RALEIGH - The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed additional deaths related to Hurricane Florence.  The seven storm-related deaths confirmed to date include:

    Hurricane Florence Claims Three Lives in North Carolina

    RALEIGH: Dangerous conditions from Hurricane Florence have already claimed three lives and Governor Roy Cooper is urging people to remain vigilant by seeking safe shelter and heeding warnings from emergency officials.

    As Florence Continues Grinding Across NC, More Hazardous Floods, Power Outages Expected

    RALEIGH: As Florence continues bringing floods, power outages and downed trees further inland, Governor Roy Cooper today signed 

    Governor Cooper Requests Additional Federal Disaster Declaration to Speed Recovery from Hurricane Florence

    RALEIGH: Anticipating historic major damage across North Carolina from Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today requested a presidential disaster declaration to expedite the process of receiving federal aid for cleanup and recovery.

    North Carolinians Urged to Stay on Guard as Hurricane Florence Starts to Lash North Carolina

    RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to stay on guard as Hurricane Florence approaches the state, bringing high winds and the threat of catastrophic and potentially record-breaking rainfall and storm surge.

    As Coastal North Carolina Feels Effects of Hurricane Florence, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Be Safe

    Governor Roy Cooper today continued to urge North Carolinians to seek safety as conditions deteriorate due to high winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge from Hurricane Florence.