Press Releases

Governor Pat McCrory convened the first meeting of the Hurricane Matthew Recovery Committee today and outlined a recovery plan for the first 100 days to help North Carolina recover from the storm.

North Carolina homeowners, renters and business owners in Brunswick and Halifax counties, adversely affected by Hurricane Matthew and its impact, may apply for federal disaster assistance.

North Carolina residents who suffered losses and damage as a result of Hurricane Matthew can now get information about available state and federal assistance at a Disaster Recovery Center in Columbus County opening Wednesday, Nov. 2.

In wake of the Colonial Pipeline disruption in Alabama, Governor Pat McCrory has signed Executive Order 112 to help ensure that there will be adequate supplies of fuel across the state and to prevent price gouging.

Governor Pat McCrory's request for federal disaster assistance to help individuals in Hertford County recover from Hurricane Matthew has been approved.

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, residents and business leaders in Craven County communities will be able to review and discuss the latest flood hazard and flood risk data.

A temporary mobile disaster recovery center (MDRC) opens for three days in Moore County Tuesday, Nov. 1.  It will be open through Thursday, Nov. 3.

A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is a readily accessible facility where you may go for information about federal, state and other disaster assistance programs, and to ask questions related to your situation. It is more personal than the telephone. 

Governor Pat McCrory has directed the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Division of Motor Vehicles to help consumers across the state identify signs of flooding when purchasing a vehicle.

Governor Pat McCrory joined local officials to tour areas in Bladen and Columbus counties hit hard by Hurricane Matthew, providing an update on the ongoing relief and recovery efforts from the storm during his stops.