Topics Related to Hurricane Florence

Governor Cooper: Rescues Continue from Flood Waters, Much of the State Still Feeling the Effects of Florence

Governor Roy Cooper on Friday praised the efforts of first responders who rescued an entire town from rising waters overnight and warned residents of continued dangers from the storm.

Governor Cooper Requests FEMA To Cover 100% of Initial Florence Response Costs

As catastrophic effects from Hurricane Florence persist, Governor Cooper today asked President Donald Trump to cover 100% of initial disaster response costs for North Carolina. Typically, 75% of these costs are covered by FEMA with the remaining 25% paid by the state.

As Florence Leaves Devastating Effects, North Carolina Ramps Up Response, Recovery Efforts

With many North Carolina communities hit hard by Hurricane Florence, state agencies are continuing their comprehensive response and recovery efforts, Governor Roy Cooper said today.

Flooded Areas Must Remain Alert for Dangers, Even as Recovery from Hurricane Florence Begins, Governor Cooper Urges

Governor Roy Cooper on Thursday continued to urge North Carolinians in flooded areas to remain alert for warnings and avoid driving on flooded roads.

Gov. Cooper Urges Caution as Flooding Continues in Many Communities

Although many communities are lifting evacuation orders and cleaning up following Hurricane Florence, Governor Roy Cooper today alerted North Carolinians that major flooding is still occurring across many rivers in North Carolina, including the Lumber, Cape Fear, Neuse and Trent.

Governor Cooper: Dangerous Conditions Remain Despite Better Weather

Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to avoid flooded roads and be alert for rising rivers even as the sun begins to shine across the state.

Governor Cooper: If You’re Safe, Stay Put; Conditions from Florence Will Worsen in Many Places

Governor Roy Cooper continued to urge North Carolinians today to stay in safe shelter and remain alert to changing conditions due to remnants of Hurricane Florence including significant flooding.

Flooding and Flood Risk Worsen Sunday as Florence Continues to Dump Record Rainfall

RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper today warned North Carolinians to not let down their guard about Florence.

Pool Coverage Information for Governor’s Survey of Hurricane Florence Impact in Eastern NC

RALEIGH: This morning, Governor Cooper joined state and Coast Guard officials to survey Hurricane Florence’s impact on a Coast Guard C-130J Aircraft.

State Confirms Additional Florence Deaths

RALEIGH - The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed additional deaths related to Hurricane Florence.  The seven storm-related deaths confirmed to date include:
  • A 41-year-old female and her seven-month-old son who died in Wilmington on Sept.