Press Releases

Governor Pat McCrory is warning citizens that the impact of Hurricane Matthew will continue to persist as record flooding is expected to impact inland communities in the coming days.

As damage and road closures from Hurricane Matthew are reported across central and eastern North Carolina, Governor Pat McCrory is encouraging residents to take safety precautions when encountering downed power lines, downed trees and standing water. 

As North Carolina is beginning to feel the impacts of Hurricane Matthew, Governor Pat McCrory warns North Carolinians to be prepared for a prolonged event with significant rainfall and storm surge causing flooding both in southeastern North Carolina and further inland.

Governor Pat McCrory called for citizens to stay off the roads and sidewalks as severe flooding and winds have turned Hurricane Matthew into a deadly storm in North Carolina claiming three lives.

As North Carolina continues to feel the impacts of Hurricane Matthew, Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are encouraging citizens in the path of the storm to check-in with loved ones and 'Text First, Talk Second' to maintain contact.

Governor Pat McCrory urged residents today to prepare as Hurricane Matthew moves northeast from the Florida coast along its unpredictable path.

As the latest storm track for Hurricane Matthew shifts further north and west, Governor Pat McCrory is warning North Carolinians to be prepared for historic flooding.

Governor Pat McCrory announced that financial assistance is available for victims of the flooding that struck northeastern North Carolina last month after the remnants of Tropical Storm Julia dumped between 10 and 17 inches of rain in the region. At the governor’s request, the U.S.