Press Releases

As Major Winter Storm Moves In, Gov. Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Complete Winter Storm Preparations

Today, as parts of North Carolina begin to feel the effects of a major winter storm, Governor Cooper is urging residents to quickly finish their storm preparations, be ready for power outages and plan to stay off the roads once conditions worsen. 

Flooding and Flood Risk Worsen Sunday as Florence Continues to Dump Record Rainfall

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today warned North Carolinians to not let down their guard about Florence. Emergency officials expect flooding and other hazardous conditions to worsen today as relentless rain and river flooding continues to wreak havoc across most of the state.

Pool Coverage Information for Governor’s Survey of Hurricane Florence Impact in Eastern NC

RALEIGH: This morning, Governor Cooper joined state and Coast Guard officials to survey Hurricane Florence’s impact on a Coast Guard C-130J Aircraft.

State Confirms Additional Florence Deaths

More North Carolinians Face Imminent Flooding Threat as Tropical Storm Florence Moves West

Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to beware of rising floodwaters in eastern and central counties across the Sandhills and in the mountains. Some rivers will begin to see major flooding today continuing into middle of next week.

As Florence Continues Grinding Across NC, More Hazardous Floods, Power Outages Expected

RALEIGH: As Florence continues bringing floods, power outages and downed trees further inland, Governor Roy Cooper today signed 

Hurricane Florence Claims Three Lives in North Carolina

RALEIGH: Dangerous conditions from Hurricane Florence have already claimed three lives and Governor Roy Cooper is urging people to remain vigilant by seeking safe shelter and heeding warnings from emergency officials.

Governor Cooper Requests Additional Federal Disaster Declaration to Speed Recovery from Hurricane Florence

RALEIGH: Anticipating historic major damage across North Carolina from Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today requested a presidential disaster declaration to expedite the process of receiving federal aid for cleanup and recovery.

North Carolinians Urged to Stay on Guard as Hurricane Florence Starts to Lash North Carolina

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to stay on guard as Hurricane Florence approaches the state, bringing high winds and the threat of catastrophic and potentially record-breaking rainfall and storm surge.

Joint Information Center Open to Provide Hurricane Florence Information

The State Emergency Response Team has activated the Joint Information Center in response to the potential threats to North Carolina from Hurricane Florence.