RALEIGH: August is Preparedness Month in North Carolina and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging individuals, families, schools and businesses to review their emergency plans and update their emergency supply kits.
Published: Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 @ 2:44 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Urges North Carolinians to update emergency plans and kits and to Know Your Zone
Published: Wednesday, May 12th, 2021 @ 6:35 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared August as North Carolina Preparedness Month, encouraging individuals, families, schools and businesses to review their emergency plans and update their emergency supply kits.
Published: Monday, August 17th, 2020 @ 1:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week in North Carolina and reminded residents that now is the time to prepare for the 2020 hurricane season.
Published: Tuesday, May 5th, 2020 @ 2:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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In that six days the virus spread worldwide.
Published: Friday, April 17th, 2020 @ 3:10 am
By: LifeZette
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Governor Declares March 1-7 Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Published: Wednesday, March 4th, 2020 @ 7:00 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Officials from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the NC Department of Public Safety will be participating with federal, state and local officials in a multi-state Ebola virus disease emergency preparedness exercise Nov. 4–8, 2019.
Published: Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 @ 7:34 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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The federal government has granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a federal disaster declaration for North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian’s impact on the state.
Published: Wednesday, September 4th, 2019 @ 1:27 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As local governments begin to issue evacuation orders, Governor Roy Cooper today advised people to pay attention to local evacuation instructions related to Hurricane Dorian and reminded others that time to get ready for the storm is running out.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 6:03 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today issued an order to help North Carolina farmers harvest and transport crops quickly in preparation for any future impacts from Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 7:27 am
By: Governor's Office
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As North Carolina works to rebuild from past storms, Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to take steps now to get ready for the next hurricane season.
Published: Saturday, May 18th, 2019 @ 6:40 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 3-9 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to use the time to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes
Published: Thursday, March 7th, 2019 @ 8:46 pm
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina is preparing for another round of winter weather expected this weekend and now is the time for people to get ready, especially in the mountains and foothills, Governor Roy Cooper said Thursday.
Published: Monday, January 21st, 2019 @ 3:49 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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As the weather warms today, North Carolina's interstates and major highways are returning to normal, but many secondary roads and neighborhood streets are still treacherous
Published: Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 @ 11:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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With some portions of North Carolina receiving up to 20 inches of snow and ice, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging the public to remain cautious as cold temperatures will result in refreezing
Published: Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 @ 12:06 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to prepare for Hurricane Michael, even as families, businesses, schools and communities continue to clean up and rebuild from Hurricane Florence
Published: Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 @ 12:24 am
By: Governor's Office
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With this morning's forecast showing Hurricane Florence only hours away and powerful winds set to reach North Carolina beaches and sounds tomorrow morning, Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to complete preparations and obey local authorities regarding evacuations
Published: Thursday, September 13th, 2018 @ 11:13 am
By: Governor's Office
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As Hurricane Florence approaches North Carolina, shelters statewide are opening to take in people displaced by evacuations
Published: Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 @ 9:31 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper today asked for a federal disaster declaration on behalf of North Carolina to ensure the state can get federal aid as soon as possible
Published: Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 @ 12:26 am
By: Governor's Office
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To encourage North Carolinians to prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, Governor Roy Cooper today proclaimed May 13-19, 2018 as Hurricane Preparedness Week
Published: Monday, May 14th, 2018 @ 5:00 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared Dec. 3 – 9, 2017 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to plan, prepare and be ready for potentially dangerous winter weather in the months ahead
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2017 @ 1:56 am
By: Governor's Office
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Even without a direct hit on North Carolina, Hurricane Irma is expected to bring heavy winds and rain to the state beginning Monday and North Carolinians need to be prepared, Governor Roy Cooper said today
Published: Monday, September 11th, 2017 @ 3:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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While Hurricane Irma's current track appears more favorable for North Carolina, the potential remains for dangerous weather across the state Monday through Tuesday, and Governor Roy Cooper urged residents to continue with their emergency preparations
Published: Friday, September 8th, 2017 @ 10:24 pm
By: Governor's Office
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While it's too early to tell what impacts Hurricane Irma may have on North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolina residents and visitors to update their emergency plans and kits and stay tuned to local media
Published: Wednesday, September 6th, 2017 @ 2:18 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper is urging coastal residents and visitors to monitor closely the weather forecast and pay careful attention to any directions from local officials as North Carolina prepares for its first tropical storm of the season
Published: Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 @ 6:58 pm
By: Governor's Office
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With many communities still recovering from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper today reminded North Carolinians to get ready for another hurricane season.
Published: Sunday, May 7th, 2017 @ 9:10 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper has declared March 5-11 Severe Weather Preparedness Week and urges North Carolinians to prepare and practice safety plans in case severe weather strikes, which could happen as soon as tonight according to weather forecasts
Published: Sunday, March 5th, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Pat McCrory has declared Dec. 11-17 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week and is urging North Carolinians to plan, prepare and be ready for potentially dangerous winter weather
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2016 @ 10:02 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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As the storm track for Hurricane Matthew becomes more unpredictable, Governor Pat McCrory urged citizens to remain diligent in monitoring and preparation in the coming days
Published: Friday, October 7th, 2016 @ 5:38 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians throughout the central and eastern part of the state to gather emergency supplies, discuss emergency plans and carefully monitor local news stations to prepare for Hurricane Matthew
Published: Wednesday, October 5th, 2016 @ 7:22 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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For the second time in two weeks, Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency for portions of eastern and central North Carolina in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew.
Published: Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 @ 3:59 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory is cautioning residents and visitors to closely monitor the weather forecast and to pay careful attention to directions from local officials as the second tropical system in less than a week heads towards North Carolina's coast.
Published: Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 @ 5:23 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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With the year's eighth tropical system now forming in the Atlantic, Governor Pat McCrory is reminding coastal residents to stay tuned to local media and keep a close eye on the weather in the coming week.
Published: Wednesday, August 31st, 2016 @ 5:38 am
By: McCrory Communications
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