Press Releases
Greene Becomes 28th County Eligible for Florence Disaster Assistance
Governor Roy Cooper’s request for major federal disaster assistance for Greene County has been approved by FEMA to help individuals and communities recover from Hurricane Florence.
Gov. Cooper Announces $18.5 Million to Provide Temporary Recovery Jobs to North Carolinians Affected by Hurricane Florence
North Carolina has won $18.5 million to hire North Carolinians from areas hit hard by Hurricane Florence to work on recovery efforts, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Governor Cooper Maps Recovery Path for Hurricane Victims
Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Florence made landfall on the North Carolina coast, Governor Roy Cooper and emergency response teams are focused on helping those impacted by the storm across the state get back on their feet.
Gov. Cooper Encourages Donations and Volunteers to Aid Florence Recovery
Today, Governor Roy Cooper encouraged people in North Carolina and across the country to donate time and money to Hurricane Florence recovery efforts.
Governor Cooper Orders Mosquito Control for Disaster Counties
Due to the increased populations of mosquitoes caused by flooding from Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today ordered $4 million to fund mosquito control efforts in counties currently under a major disaster declaration.
Many Residents of 27 NC Counties Can Soon Apply for Help Buying Food After Hurricane Florence
As early as Friday, residents in 27 counties impacted by Hurricane Florence can apply for help buying food through the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or “D-SNAP”, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Total agricultural losses estimated at over $1.1 billion
Initial estimates for crop damage and livestock losses to North Carolina’s agriculture industry are expected to be over $1.1 billion, based on assessments following Hurricane Florence. That number easily tops the $400 million seen following Hurricane Matthew in 2016.
Eleven New State Capitol Police Officers Sworn In
Eleven new officers with the State Capitol Police were sworn in on Monday in a formal ceremony at the Justice Building in Raleigh.
Governor Cooper’s Request for Disaster Assistance Approved for Nine Additional Counties
Governor Roy Cooper’s request for major federal disaster assistance was approved today to help individuals and communities in nine additional counties recover from Hurricane Florence.
As Floodwaters Recede, State Focuses on Recovery
The state’s work on Hurricane Florence is shifting from emergency response to recovery, Governor Roy Cooper said Monday, but North Carolinians need to remain careful in areas hit hard by the storm.
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