Press Releases

State Emergency Response Team Publishing Guide Highlighting Trusted Information Sources

North Carolina Emergency Management officials are cautioning the public about false Helene reports and misinformation being shared on social media

Governor Cooper Travels to Haywood and Jackson Counties, Meets With First Responders and People Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Haywood and Jackson counties to meet with people affected by the storm and thank emergency personnel and volunteers for their continued hard work.

Continúa la escalada de recursos hacia el oeste de Carolina del Norte; Gob. Cooper viaja a los Condados Ashe, Watauga y Avery

Gob. Cooper visitó hoy los Condados Ashe, Watauga y Avery; se reunió con líderes comunitarios y empresariales para hablar sobre los esfuerzos de auxilio y recuperación.

Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina as Governor Cooper Travels to Ashe, Watauga and Avery Counties

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Ashe, Watauga, and Avery counties, meeting with community and business leaders to discuss relief and recovery efforts.

Tras el paso del Huracán Helene, estas son las mejores formas de hacer un donativo

Press Release in English

Gob. Cooper y Presidente Biden evalúan daños de Huracán Helene en recorrido aéreo; asisten al resumen ejecutivo para funcionarios federales en Centro de Operativos de Emergencia del Estado

Gob. Roy Cooper y Presidente Joe Biden hoy hicieron recorrido aéreo sobre áreas dañadas por el Huracán Helene, antes de dirigirse al Centro de Operativos de Emergencia del Estado a un resumen ejecutivo sobre el impacto de la tormenta.

President Biden Approves Governor Cooper’s Request for Active-Duty Military Personnel and Equipment for Western North Carolina

Today, President Biden approved Governor Cooper’s request for active-duty military personnel and equipment to support ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations in Western North Carolina.

Governor Cooper and President Biden Survey Damage from Hurricane Helene During Aerial Tour, Hold Briefing for Federal Officials at State Emergency Operations Center

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and President Joe Biden took an aerial tour of areas damaged by Hurricane Helene before holding a briefing on storm impacts at the State Emergency Operations Center.

Best Ways to Donate in the Wake of Hurricane Helene

Comunicado de Prensa en español

Presidente Biden autoriza requisición de Gob. Cooper para desplegar en oeste de NC equipamientos y personal militar en servicio activo

Presidente Biden autorizó hoy requisición de Gob. Cooper para desplegar equipamientos y militares en servicio activo para apoyar operativos de rescate, auxilio y recuperación ahora en curso al oeste de NC.