Press Releases
Governor Cooper Reminds Travelers: Don’t Let Your Guard Down
Governor Roy Cooper’s message to anyone traveling in North Carolina remained consistent and straightforward Saturday morning—stay away from areas with flooded roads in southeastern North Carolina.
Governor Cooper: Rescues Continue from Flood Waters, Much of the State Still Feeling the Effects of Florence
Governor Roy Cooper on Friday praised the efforts of first responders who rescued an entire town from rising waters overnight and warned residents of continued dangers from the storm.
Governor Cooper Requests FEMA To Cover 100% of Initial Florence Response Costs
As catastrophic effects from Hurricane Florence persist, Governor Cooper today asked President Donald Trump to cover 100% of initial disaster response costs for North Carolina. Typically, 75% of these costs are covered by FEMA with the remaining 25% paid by the state.
As Florence Leaves Devastating Effects, North Carolina Ramps Up Response, Recovery Efforts
With many North Carolina communities hit hard by Hurricane Florence, state agencies are continuing their comprehensive response and recovery efforts, Governor Roy Cooper said today.
Flooded Areas Must Remain Alert for Dangers, Even as Recovery from Hurricane Florence Begins, Governor Cooper Urges
Governor Roy Cooper on Thursday continued to urge North Carolinians in flooded areas to remain alert for warnings and avoid driving on flooded roads.
Gov. Cooper Urges Caution as Flooding Continues in Many Communities
Although many communities are lifting evacuation orders and cleaning up following Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today alerted North Carolinians that major flooding is still occurring across many rivers in North Carolina, including the Lumber, Cape Fear, Neuse and Trent.
Governor Cooper: Dangerous Conditions Remain Despite Better Weather
Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to avoid flooded roads and be alert for rising rivers even as the sun begins to shine across the state.
Governor Cooper: If You’re Safe, Stay Put; Conditions from Florence Will Worsen in Many Places
Governor Roy Cooper continued to urge North Carolinians today to stay in safe shelter and remain alert to changing conditions due to remnants of Hurricane Florence including significant flooding.
As Coastal North Carolina Feels Effects of Hurricane Florence, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Be Safe
Governor Roy Cooper today continued to urge North Carolinians to seek safety as conditions deteriorate due to high winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge from Hurricane Florence.
North Carolina Continues Preparations for Hurricane Florence, Opens Shelters
As Hurricane Florence approaches North Carolina, shelters statewide are opening to take in people displaced by evacuations.
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