Press Releases

Gov. Cooper Orders Evacuation Ahead of Historic, Life-threatening Hurricane

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Governor Cooper urges people to be prepared, listen to local officials

As local governments begin to issue evacuation orders, Governor Roy Cooper today advised people to pay attention to local evacuation instructions related to Hurricane Dorian and reminded others that time to get ready for the storm is running out. 

Governor Cooper urges residents to monitor Hurricane Dorian and prepare now

Governor Cooper urged North Carolinians today to pay close attention to Hurricane Dorian, and make sure they are ready for its possible impacts expected by the middle of the week. 

Governor Cooper orders emergency measures for storm readiness, urges North Carolinians to prepare now for Dorian

By Executive Order today, Governor Roy Cooper lifted restrictions on transportation to ensure critical needs like fuel, medicine and water can get to those affected by Hurricane Dorian if it hits North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Issues Order to Help North Carolina Farmers Harvest Crops Ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Governor Roy Cooper today issued an order to help North Carolina farmers harvest and transport crops quickly in preparation for any future impacts from Hurricane Dorian.