Governor Pat McCrory today terminated the State of Emergency declaration and truck weight restriction waivers that were signed February 26, 2016 in relation to the severe weather event of last week, which included tornadoes and straight-line winds that impacted much of the state. The declarations were needed to enable state agencies to rapidly deploy needed resources and allow private companies to quickly move commodities to respond to and recover from the high winds that affected much of the state last week.
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As storms continue to move across the state, Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents to remain alert during the overnight hours when storms can be most deadly. He urged North Carolinians to keep their mobile phones charged and weather radios on and close by so they could continue to receive tornado or severe storm warnings through the night.
Governor Pat McCrory has notified the state’s seven Urban Search and Rescue Teams and seven hazardous materials Regional Response Teams to be on standby in preparation for severe weather that is predicted to roll across the state on Wednesday. Meteorologists today warned that portions of North Carolina will see severe thunderstorms Wednesday. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for damaging wind gusts of 70+ miles per hour, up to 1-2” hail and the possibility of one or more tornadoes across much of the central and eastern parts of the state.
Governor Pat McCrory urges drivers to continue to exercise caution until warmer temperatures melt the wintry mix of precipitation that caused dangerous driving conditions.
Governor Pat McCrory reports that the North Carolina State Emergency Response Team is closely monitoring the weather and preparing for the approaching winter storm and recommended that residents do the same.
Ahead of a winter storm that will enter North Carolina Wednesday, Governor Pat McCrory has ordered state agencies to begin preparations for possible treacherous travel conditions.
This afternoon, Department of Transportation crews began brining operations on interstates and major highways and their ramps, as well as bridges. Crews will resume the brining process after morning rush hour on Wednesday.
Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather and monitor local forecasts as the state’s first significant winter storm moves in later today. McCrory will activate the State Emergency Response Team today and has declared a State of Emergency to prepare for expected snow and ice accumulations over the next 36 to 48 hours.
Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Friday morning on the response to the latest winter storm impacts. The governor urged residents and businesses to be safe and monitor local forecasts as the season’s first significant winter storm continues impacting North Carolina.
In a briefing at Emergency Operations Center Saturday morning, Governor Pat McCrory urged citizens to stay vigilant during the first significant winter storm of the season. The governor asked residents and businesses to remain mindful of hazardous travel conditions, stay home whenever possible, and monitor their local forecasts as a significant winter storm continues to impact North Carolina.
As temperatures remained low with no prospect for thawing until Sunday, Governor Pat McCrory said that safety was still the top concern for him and the state emergency operations team. With icy roadways and little chance of any thawing today, he urged the public to remain patient and not venture out onto the roads too soon.