Press Releases Press Release Terms - Any -AllCOVID-19Emergency ResponseEscapes or AssaultsEspanolGeneralHurricane DorianHurricane FlorenceHurricane MatthewLaw EnforcementPandemic ReliefReadyNCRecoveryReentry ServicesSchool SafetyState Capitol PoliceTropical Storm Michael Governor and State Leaders Remind Residents to Be Ready for Winter Weather Friday, January 28, 2022 at 12:00 PM For the third weekend in a row, North Carolina is preparing for a winter storm and Governor Cooper and state leaders are reminding residents to be ready for winter weather. Four Additional Counties Eligible for FEMA Public Assistance in North Carolina Monday, October 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM Local governments and certain nonprofit organizations in Ashe, Graham, Jackson and Mitchell counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for recovery from Tropical Storm Fred. North Carolina receives 25 ambulances and crews in response to request to FEMA Monday, September 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM In response to a resource request submitted to FEMA, North Carolina has received 25 Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances each with a two-person crew of EMS providers. Free Legal Assistance for North Carolina Disaster Survivors Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM Free legal assistance is available to survivors in Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties who were affected by Tropical Storm Fred. Beware of Scammers Pretending to be Disaster Workers Monday, September 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM Survivors should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud, scams or identity theft. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from survivors. Governor Cooper Issues State of Emergency in Response to Severe Weather Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 12:00 PM In response to Tropical Storm Fred, Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan and waive transportation rules to help first responders and the agriculture industry. State Emergency Response Commission to meet Friday Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 12:00 PM The State Emergency Response Commission will meet Friday, July 16. Some members of the commission will attend in person at the State Emergency Operations Center and others will participate via video conference. North Carolina Feels Effects of Tropical Storm Elsa Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 12:00 PM As North Carolina begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are reminding residents to be prepared for possible power outages and to avoid driving through floodwaters. Over $1.6 Million Approved for Beaufort County to Acquire Flood-Prone Properties Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1,603,745 to help Beaufort County acquire, demolish and remove 19 residential structures that were flooded after Hurricane Florence in 2018. Town of Oak Island Awarded $1.3 Million for Debris Removal After Hurricane Isaias Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 12:00 PM The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1,345,667 to reimburse the Town of Oak Island for removing debris from public rights-of-way after Hurricane Isaías last year. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page ›› Last page Last » Subscribe to Press Releases