Press Releases

As part of Hurricane Preparedness Week, Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to learn about and prepare for the dangers of severe tropical weather in preparation for the upcoming hurricane season. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
El gobernador Roy Cooper y autoridades estatales de manejo de emergencias, en anticipación a las potenciales condiciones invernales ocurriendo este fin de semana, recuerdan a la gente prestar atención a los reportes locales del pronóstico del tiempo.
Ante la posibilidad de condiciones del tiempo heladas en la región oeste de NC, ante la expectativa de temperaturas por debajo de los índices promedio y a medida que se aproxima una masa ártica, el gobernador Roy Cooper hoy firmó una Declaración de Estado de Emergencia.
With the possibility of icy conditions in the western part of the state and below average temperatures expected as an arctic mass approaches, Governor Roy Cooper signed a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation regulations to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies, help first responders and protect consumers from price gouging.
La Semana de Preparación para Tiempo Invernal transcurre del 4 al 10 de diciembre, por lo que el gobernador Roy Cooper exhorta a los habitantes de NC a planificar y prepararse ahora, antes de que llegue el tiempo invernal, potencialmente peligroso.
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 4 - 10 and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.
The first week in May, Hurricane Preparedness Week, encourages preparedness and education about the dangers of hurricanes and remind everyone to be ready for tropical weather. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.

Governor Roy Cooper has signed a state of emergency in advance of the second winter storm to move through the state in a week. Beginning Thursday, snow, sleet, freezing rain and ice are expected to cause significant winter impacts in central and eastern regions of the state.

A strong storm system moving across North Carolina is bringing high winds, flooding, downed trees, power outages and snow in some areas. Governor Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to exercise caution during this severe weather today.