The House Appropriations Committee has passed a more than $250-million hurricane relief bill that places a greater emphasis on resilience and disaster mitigation.
Published: Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 @ 11:31 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Today, Governor Roy Cooper led a bipartisan group of governors in calling on Congress to make critical reforms to long-term federal disaster recovery programs.
Published: Thursday, October 10th, 2019 @ 4:39 pm
By: Governor's Office
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On Monday, Governor Roy Cooper and members of his cabinet visited Ocracoke Island to survey recovery efforts following Hurricane Dorian’s landfall on September 6, 2019.
Published: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 @ 5:29 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center celebrated 50 years of recovery services for residents of western North Carolina with a community event held Sept. 21.
Published: Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 @ 1:28 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Dorian’s storm surge inundated Ocracoke Island, the state of North Carolina continues to provide critical support services to the island.
Published: Friday, September 20th, 2019 @ 4:47 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Nearly a year after Hurricane Florence hit, Governor Roy Cooper has updated the state on the progress of the recovery as North Carolinians recover from three deadly storms in three years.
Published: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 @ 9:40 pm
By: Governor's Office
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At East Carolina University, students recovering from substance use disorder are not only receiving support, they’re providing it as well.
Published: Thursday, September 12th, 2019 @ 4:09 pm
By: ECU News Services
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North Carolinians are determined, tough people. For generations, our families have weathered brutal hurricanes. But recent history tells us there’s a new normal when it comes to these storms, and if we don’t rise to the challenge, then rising water will get the best of us.
Published: Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 @ 12:28 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Beaufort County has transitioned into a recovery mode from Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Saturday, September 7th, 2019 @ 9:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Sadie Weiner, Communications Director for Governor Roy Cooper, shared the following statement after Senator Thom Tillis and Republican legislative leaders' disaster recovery press conference today
Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2019 @ 2:25 am
By: Governor's Office
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A new video released today by the office of Senator Thom Tillis highlights the stories of North Carolinians still trying to get their lives back to normal nearly three years after Hurricane Matthew caused historic flooding damage.
Published: Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 @ 6:35 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in the State of New Hampshire and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local recovery efforts
Published: Sunday, August 18th, 2019 @ 4:07 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is releasing $168 million Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for mitigation to help North Carolina recover following years of natural disasters and flooding.
Published: Friday, August 2nd, 2019 @ 7:22 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has designated Bladen and Columbus counties as among the Most Impacted and Distressed (MID) areas that were impacted by Hurricane Matthew.
Published: Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 @ 8:59 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper announced additional federal funding is now available for the temporary employment program that helps North Carolinians get back to work in areas affected by Hurricane Florence.
Published: Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019 @ 10:16 am
By: Governor's Office
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The Walter B. Jones Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center on Wednesday celebrated 50 years of recovery services and the expansion of treatment services for residents of eastern North Carolina.
Published: Thursday, June 20th, 2019 @ 12:02 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Co-chairmen of the House Select Committee on Disaster Relief panned sluggish hurricane relief efforts by the Cooper administration. They want renewed oversight authority.
Published: Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 @ 3:18 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Expect continuing partisan shots as Republican legislators and Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper’s administration haggle over state government’s response to Hurricane Matthew.
Published: Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 @ 3:00 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper has signed the following bills into law:
Published: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019 @ 9:24 am
By: Governor's Office
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Gov. Cooper released the following statement today on North Carolina receiving $336.5 million in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to assist communities struggling to rebuild after the devastation of Hurricane Florence.
Published: Tuesday, May 21st, 2019 @ 2:26 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Yesterday, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced the Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Funding Act.
Published: Friday, May 17th, 2019 @ 6:22 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Governor Roy Cooper Weekly Newsletter -- April 21, 2019
Published: Friday, May 3rd, 2019 @ 6:55 am
By: Governor's Office
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Eleven towns, cities and counties working to recover from Hurricane Florence have been awarded more than $16.5 million in grants and no-interest loans, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Published: Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 @ 10:15 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Nobody knows when a hurricane or a recession will hit North Carolina, but everybody knows they will
Published: Friday, December 21st, 2018 @ 5:45 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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This week, Governor Roy Cooper urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to help provide additional resources and funding to help North Carolina fisheries hit hard by Hurricane Florence
Published: Sunday, November 4th, 2018 @ 5:05 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management has released an updated damage estimate from Hurricane Florence showing that the storm caused nearly $17 billion in damage, up from a previous estimate of $13 billion
Published: Thursday, November 1st, 2018 @ 12:16 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, I have signed into law H.R. 6, the "Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act," also known as the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act" (the "Act").
Published: Sunday, October 28th, 2018 @ 3:26 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Roy Cooper has asked President Trump for an official waiver that will allow more North Carolinians impacted by recent hurricanes to receive more funding through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster-Relief (CDBG-DR) program
Published: Friday, October 26th, 2018 @ 5:53 pm
By: Governor's Office
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After a natural disaster, most people strive to restore their normal lives. But, in some cases, the return to normal might not be the best option
Published: Friday, October 12th, 2018 @ 2:46 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Less than one month after Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today shared his state budget recommendations for Florence recovery and future storm resiliency
Published: Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 @ 10:19 pm
By: Governor's Office
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The State of North Carolina and FEMA are opening a Disaster Recovery Center in the city of Washington located in Beaufort County. Other centers will be opening soon in the affected areas.
Published: Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 @ 12:25 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Recovery from Hurricane Florence will be long and hard. But as the waters recede, the strength of North Carolinians shines
Published: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 @ 9:34 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) voted in favor of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, bipartisan legislation to combat the national opioid crisis
Published: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 @ 1:36 am
By: Thom Tillis
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North Carolina has won $18.5 million to hire North Carolinians from areas hit hard by Hurricane Florence to work on recovery efforts, Governor Roy Cooper announced today
Published: Saturday, September 29th, 2018 @ 12:17 am
By: Governor's Office
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