Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper and state leaders urged North Carolinians today to prepare for life-threatening flooding as well as high winds, tornadoes and heavy rain as Hurricane Helene passes through the state.

Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Helene as North Carolina prepares for severe weather impacts that could threaten life and property across North Carolina through Saturday morning.

Antecediendo al Huracán Helene, el Gob. Roy Cooper emitió Declaración de Estado de Emergencia; NC se prepara para afrontar efectos del mal tiempo, que podrían amenazar la vida y la propiedad en el estado de ahora hasta la mañana del sábado.

Debido a los daños por las recientes inundaciones en comunidades costeras, la reunión pública del Comité Asesor Ciudadano estatal, sobre Subvención CDBG-MIT este 20 de septiembre, solo será virtual.

Due to recent storm damage and flooding in coastal communities, the planned public Sept. 20 meeting of the state Citizen Advisory Committee for Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation funding will be virtual only.

Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight has caused significant flooding and impacts to public and private property and critical infrastructure including roads and bridges. The storm dropped over 18 inches of rain in less than a day in some locations. This declaration makes additional assistance available to Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus and New Hanover counties.