Press Releases

Craven County Receives $1.7 Million for Emergency Generators

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1.7 million to reimburse Craven County for the cost of permanent backup generators at critical facilities.

Lenoir County Added to Hurricane Isaias Disaster Declaration

One more North Carolina county is eligible to apply for federal disaster assistance to supplement state and local Hurricane Isaias recovery efforts.

St. Andrews University Receives $2.7 Million to Restore Liberal Arts Building Damaged by Hurricane Florence

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $2.7 million to reimburse St. Andrews University for restoration of the James L. Morgan Liberal Arts Building damaged by Hurricane Florence.

Department of Transportation Receives $2.14 Million for Hurricane Florence Repairs

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $2.14 million to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for road and culvert repairs after Hurricane Florence in Hoke and Scotland counties.

Department of Transportation Receives $5.3 Million for Madison and Cleveland County Storm Repairs

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $5.3 million to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for repairs resulting from severe storms and flooding in February 2020.

The grants include:  

Department of Transportation Receives $1.35 Million for Hurricane Florence Debris Removal

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1.35 million to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for debris removal after Hurricane Florence in Anson, Cabarrus, Stanly and Union counties.

Governor Signs State Disaster Declaration for Flood Recovery After Tropical Storm Eta

Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for Alexander County and the surrounding counties of Caldwell, Catawba, Iredell, and Wilkes, after heavy rains associated with

Department of Transportation Receives $1.72 Million for Hurricane Florence Repairs

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1.72 million to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Hurricane Florence-related road and culvert repairs in Johnston and Wilson counties.

Department of Transportation Receives $1.56 Million for Hurricane Florence Repairs

The State of North Carolina and FEMA have approved $1.56 million to reimburse the North Carolina Department of Transportation for Hurricane Florence-related road and culvert repairs in Wayne County.

Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 6 - 12 and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.