Governor Pat McCrory said the safety of first responders, citizens and structures remains the state's number one goal as nearly 1,600 firefighters continue to battle wildfires throughout western North Carolina. Nearly 40,000 acres have been burned in the state by 19 significant fires since
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Governor Pat McCrory submitted a formal request today to North Carolina's congressional delegation for more than $1 billion in federal assistance to help the state recover from Hurricane Matthew.
Governor Pat McCrory announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved funding to cover additional expenses to help communities in 12 counties recover and rebuild from Hurricane Matthew.
Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency to help the state combat more than 20 active wildfires in western North Carolina prompted by the lingering drought that has impacted the region since late spring.
Governor Pat McCrory’s Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee will hold its first regional meeting next week in Robeson County. Regional meetings will be held in areas throughout North Carolina that suffered effects from the hurricane.
Governor Pat McCrory’s request for Disaster Food and Nutrition Services benefits for North Carolina households impacted by Hurricane Matthew was approved today for eight additional counties.
Governor Pat McCrory has sent a letter to the federal government requesting that the statewide hot food waiver be extended until November 30. This request will help meet the needs of individuals and families still affected by Hurricane Matthew.
A joint FEMA and North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Center opens in Pasquotank County to help reach North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew.
The following FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers, with the exception of the Tyrrell center, will close Monday at 4 p.m. and remain closed through Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8.
The Tyrrell center will be closed both Monday and Tuesday.
To reach North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew in Jones County, a joint FEMA and North Carolina Emergency Management Disaster Recovery Center is open to provide a place where you can get information about available state and federal assistance an