Press Releases

Gov. Cooper Encourages Public to Remain Vigilant Due to Remaining Snow and Ice in Some Areas of North Carolina

With some portions of North Carolina receiving up to 20 inches of snow and ice, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to remain cautious as cold temperatures will result in refreezing.

Governor Cooper Urges Residents to Stay Off Roads

With much of North Carolina under several inches of snow and more snow and ice on the way, Governor Cooper is urging residents to stay off roads that are extremely dangerous in many areas.

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. 

Governor Cooper Urges North Carolinians to Get Ready Now for Winter Storm

With much of North Carolina forecast to feel the effects of a major winter storm, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to be ready, as the State Emergency Response Team makes its preparations.

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in North Carolina Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in North Carolina as a result of Hurricane Florence, flooding and winds that began on Sept. 14, 2018. 

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Walmart in Clinton

RALEIGH, N.C. – Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Walmart in Clinton Dec. 10 through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day.

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Surf City Lowe’s in Hampstead

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Surf City Lowe’s in Hampstead from Dec. 10 through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day.

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Walmart Supercenter in Southport

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Walmart Supercenter in Southport Dec. 10 through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day.

FEMA Specialists to Offer Mitigation Tips at Walmart Supercenter in Wilmington

Disaster survivors can get tips and advice on how to rebuild stronger against future storm damage at the Walmart Supercenter in Wilmington Dec. 10 through Dec. 28, with the exception of Christmas Day.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Governor Cooper today declared a State of Emergency for all 100 counties as North Carolina prepares for a major winter storm expected to hit the state starting Saturday.