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North Carolina State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) to meet Tuesday

North Carolina State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC) to meet Tuesday
WHAT:  A meeting of the State Interoperability Executive Committee (SIEC), a subcommittee of the State Emergency Response Committee. This will be a hybrid meeting both in person and virtual.

Governor Cooper and Emergency Management Officials Urge Caution During Severe Weather Event

Governor Roy Cooper and Emergency Management Officials are urging North Carolinians to be safe and cautious as severe weather enters the state.

Duke Energy to Test Sirens

North Carolina Emergency Management wants the public to be aware of Duke Energy’s plans to test the sirens at four nuclear plants that have areas within North Carolina that may hear the tests.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather

Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order today declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state. The Order waives truck weight, size and hours of service restrictions so that vehicles carrying essential supplies such as food, medicine or fuel or transporting livestock and crops can get their jobs done quickly.

Governor Cooper Instructs Emergency Management Officials to Prepare for Santa’s Arrival in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina. The Governor has instructed NCEM to prepare the state for Santa’s arrival so that he can safely complete his mission of delivering presents to children across North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency in Duplin and Sampson Counties in Response to Flooding and Infrastructure Impacts on Agriculture from Nor’easter

Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency for Duplin and Sampson counties in response to the effects of heavy rain and flooding on the agricultural sector in those counties.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency funds infrastructure recovery in seven counties

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency has awarded $17.7 million from the Infrastructure Recovery Program to local governments to repair and restore critical infrastructure in communities across the state.

Underage Fatal Crash Sparks ALE Investigation

Three individuals have been criminally charged following a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) investigation into an underage fatal vehicle crash.  

NCDPS Office of Violence Prevention Appoints Community Violence Advisory Board

Twenty-five members represent multidisciplinary violence prevention leaders from across the state.

UNC Assessment Will Guide State’s Response to Reduced Federal Funding for Crime Victim Services

Governor’s Crime Commission must make ‘tough decisions’ if funding falls to a projected $23M

Media Advisory: Governor's Crime Commission Meeting

The Governor’s Crime Commission will host its next quarterly meeting on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1201 Front St. in Raleigh.

Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather

Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 3 - 9 and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.

After Multiple Violent Incidents, Bar Owner Surrenders Alcohol Licenses

The owner of a bar in Winston-Salem surrendered the ABC license to ALE after recent acts of violence at the location.

Department of Public Safety honors 10 employees with Badge of Excellence

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety recognized 10 remarkable employees Nov. 28 during the department’s annual Badge of Excellence Ceremony.

Joint Investigation in Norlina, NC Nets 12 Felonies and 1 handgun

On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Norlina Police Department concluded an investigation after executing a search warrant at the Tobac