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Governor Cooper Proposes $3.9 Billion in State Funding to Spur Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery

Less than a month after Hurricane Helene hit Western North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared a state budget recommendation to help rebuild stronger to withstand future storms. The recommendation includes an initial $3.9 billion package to begin rebuilding critical infrastructure, homes, businesses, schools and farms damaged during the storm.

Work underway on Goldsboro flood mitigation and resilience project

A partnership between the state and City of Goldsboro has resulted in the completion of the Goldsboro Community Floodprint and initial implementation of the plan’s recommendations.

Governor Cooper Urges Western North Carolinians to Enroll in Disaster Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) as Relief Efforts Continue

As relief efforts continue in Western North Carolina, Governor Cooper is encouraging Western North Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene to enroll in Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP).

Governor Cooper Visits Community Care Station in Buncombe County with FEMA Administrator Criswell

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 21, 2024.

Response and Recovery Efforts in Western North Carolina

Helene hit North Carolina 25 days ago as the deadliest tropical storm in the state’s history. North Carolina continues leading a robust response and recovery with the support of federal, local, and non-profit partners. 

Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Southeastern NC Counties Following Impacts of Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight

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Staying Safe During Debris Removal Across Western North Carolina

Crews continue to remove debris across Western North Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastation. Residents are reminded to stay safe when removing debris from their properties. 

Juvenile Escapee Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

State and local law enforcement officials have apprehended the last juvenile who on October 17 escaped from the Edgecombe Youth Development Center.  

State Highway Patrol Conducts 2024 “Operation Stop Arm”

The operation will run daily from 6:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 21 through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25 and runs in conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week. The Patrol expects Operation Stop Arm will raise awareness while reducing school bus incidents involving children.

Storm Response in Western North Carolina Continues as Local, State and Federal Partners Help Those Affected

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 18, 2024.

Three Juvenile Escapees Apprehended, Returned to Secure Custody

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Four Juveniles Escape from Edgecombe Youth Detention Center

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Governor Cooper Joins United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina to Survey Storm Damage and Receive Briefings on Recovery Efforts

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined United States Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in Western North Carolina for a briefing on recovery efforts with federal officials and view damaged areas in Asheville and Canton.

Governor Cooper Visits Yancey and Mitchell Counties to Survey Storm Damage as Federal, State, Local and Non-profit Partners Continue Unprecedented Response to Helene

Summary of updates on Helene recovery across the state as of Oct. 16, 2024.

Governor Cooper Surveys Storm Damage in Buncombe County as Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina During Unprecedented Response to Hurricane Helene

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