Press Releases

Duke Energy to Test Sirens

North Carolina Emergency Management wants the public to be aware of Duke Energy’s plans to test the sirens at four nuclear plants that have areas within North Carolina that may hear the tests.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Severe Weather

Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order today declaring a State of Emergency ahead of severe weather expected across the state. The Order waives truck weight, size and hours of service restrictions so that vehicles carrying essential supplies such as food, medicine or fuel or transporting livestock and crops can get their jobs done quickly.

Gob. Cooper declara Estado de Emergencia en anticipación al mal tiempo

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Governor Cooper Instructs Emergency Management Officials to Prepare for Santa’s Arrival in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) will once again be monitoring Santa’s progress as he approaches North Carolina. The Governor has instructed NCEM to prepare the state for Santa’s arrival so that he can safely complete his mission of delivering presents to children across North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Declares State of Emergency in Duplin and Sampson Counties in Response to Flooding and Infrastructure Impacts on Agriculture from Nor’easter

Today, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency for Duplin and Sampson counties in response to the effects of heavy rain and flooding on the agricultural sector in those counties.

N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency funds infrastructure recovery in seven counties

The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency has awarded $17.7 million from the Infrastructure Recovery Program to local governments to repair and restore critical infrastructure in communities across the state.

La Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia de Carolina del Norte financia la recuperación de infraestructura en siete condados con

La Oficina de Recuperación y Resiliencia de Carolina del Norte ha otorgado $17.7 millones del Programa de Recuperación de Infraestructura a los gobiernos locales para reparar y restaurar infraestructura crítica en comunidades de todo el estado.

Underage Fatal Crash Sparks ALE Investigation

Three individuals have been criminally charged following a North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) investigation into an underage fatal vehicle crash.  

UNC Assessment Will Guide State’s Response to Reduced Federal Funding for Crime Victim Services

Governor’s Crime Commission must make ‘tough decisions’ if funding falls to a projected $23M

NCDPS Office of Violence Prevention Appoints Community Violence Advisory Board

Twenty-five members represent multidisciplinary violence prevention leaders from across the state.