Press Releases

Six More North Carolina Counties Now Designated for Disaster Assistance

Homeowners, renters and business owners in Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hyde, Jones, and Pender counties may apply for federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Matthew damages and losses in North Carolina.

Six More North Carolina Counties Now Designated for Disaster Assistance

Homeowners, renters and business owners in Dare, Duplin, Gates, Hyde, Jones, and Pender counties may apply for federal disaster assistance for Hurricane Matthew damages and losses in North Carolina.

‘Career Center on Wheels’ To Deliver Disaster Aid to Robeson County

State officials deployed the NCWorks Mobile Career Center to Robeson County today to give residents affected by flooding the opportunity to apply for state and federal disaster assistance.
 

Highway Patrol Releases Name of Deceased Involved in Lumberton Shooting

The State Highway Patrol has released the name of the deceased involved in the Monday evening shooting in Lumberton, N.C.

Governor McCrory Tours Flood-Damaged Areas in Edgecombe County and Provides Update on Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts

Governor Pat McCrory visited the flood-hit towns of Princeville and Tarboro today and provided updates of the ongoing recovery and relief efforts in response to flooding brought by Hurricane Matthew. 

Three Counties Added for Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The Division of Employment Security (DES) has announced that Duplin, Gates and Pender counties have been approved for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) due to the effects of Hurricane Matthew. This brings the total to 23 counties that have been approved for DUA.

FEMA/State Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Harnett and Nash Counties

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can get information about disaster assistance in Harnett and Nash counties at Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) opening Saturday, October 15. The hours of operation are 9 a.m.

North Carolina Receives Hot Food Waiver Approval for Food and Nutrition Services Recipients

The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved North Carolina’s request for a hot food waiver in all 100 counties, allowing Food and Nutrition Services (food stamps) recipients to purchase hot food prepared for immediate consumption from authorized Electronic Benefits Transfer retailers.

I-40 Westbound Lanes Open in Johnston County

Transportation officials have opened a seven-mile stretch of westbound I-40 in Johnston County that closed as a result of Hurricane Matthew.

State Health Officials Offer Guidance for Stresses of Loss Tied to Hurricane Matthew

State Mental Health officials in North Carolina encourage individuals experiencing emotional distress from the impacts of Hurricane Matthew to seek assistance.