Press Releases

Survivors of the flooding that followed Hurricane Matthew should make or solidify a plan to move from temporary accommodations to more permanent housing as part of their recovery.

On Thursday, Dec. 15, residents and business leaders in Beaufort County communities will have an opportunity to review and discuss the latest flood hazard and flood risk data.

North Carolina survivors who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance after Hurricane Matthew are encouraged to stay in touch with the agency to resolve issues, get updates on your application or provide additional information.

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee held its fourth regional meeting today in Pitt County, where it discussed topics such as relief efforts, community outreach assistance and plans for long-term recovery for the communities affected by the storm. 

 Colonel Bill Grey, commander of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, and Frank L. Perry, secretary of the Department of Public Safety, presented several members and citizens with awards in a ceremony Nov.

In the wake of a disaster, the people of North Carolina have always come together with compassion and courage to ask how they can help survivors.

Governor Pat McCrory is thanking firefighters and emergency management officials for containing the Party Rock Fire which burned more than 7,100 acres and threatened Lake Lure, Chimney Rock and other communities in Rutherford and Henderson counties. As progress is being made fighting wildfir

Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee will hold its final regional meetings on Wednesday, November 30 and Friday, December 2 in Pitt and Lenoir Counties.

A total of 49 counties are now eligible for FEMA Public Assistance grants for permanent repair and replacement of disaster-damaged infrastructure resulting from Hurricane Matthew.