The Federal Government has approved North Carolina’s request to add Bladen and Chowan counties to the disaster declaration for Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 @ 4:13 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Hyde County Commissioners voted to accept a $600,000 state-funded grant this week to allow for more aid for Hurricane Dorian survivors.
Published: Friday, November 22nd, 2019 @ 1:50 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today Governor Roy Cooper signed a state disaster declaration for counties that suffered damages from Hurricane Dorian, making additional assistance available to residents there.
Published: Sunday, October 20th, 2019 @ 1:43 am
By: Governor's Office
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Coastal communities are no strangers to the heavy winds and the massive storm surges hurricanes bring.
Published: Tuesday, October 15th, 2019 @ 10:09 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Governor Roy Cooper urged Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr to implore the federal government to approve Individual Assistance for those affected by Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 @ 3:06 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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Governor Roy Cooper today sent an additional request to President Trump for federal assistance to North Carolina residents who are hurting from Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Monday, September 23rd, 2019 @ 10:49 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Gov. Cooper requested that President Trump issue a major disaster declaration for public assistance for the following North Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Dorian: Brunswick, Carteret, Craven, Currituck, Dare, Duplin, Hyde, New Hanover, Pamlico, Pender, Sampson, Tyrrell and Washington
Published: Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 @ 5:49 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Individuals who need trees or debris removed, tarps and/or mucking and cleaning of homes should FIRST take pictures of what they need and then call the toll free number for FREE assistance.
Published: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 @ 3:46 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On Ocracoke Island, the streets stink of dead fish, and water still laps at houses.
Published: Thursday, September 12th, 2019 @ 4:19 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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In response to Hurricane Dorian, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) has taken steps to ensure customers’ access to their prescription drug needs are uninterrupted due to the aftermath of the storm.
Published: Thursday, September 12th, 2019 @ 1:35 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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Governor Roy Cooper will visit affected coastal areas again today and has directed North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) to continue efforts with state and local partners, including non-profits, to deliver recovery aid to North Carolinians in need.
Published: Wednesday, September 11th, 2019 @ 8:36 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper briefed President Trump and other federal officials on board Air Force One this afternoon about the state's response to Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 4:28 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As Hurricane Dorian leaves North Carolina, Gov. Cooper and state and local emergency officials announced that help has arrived at Ocracoke Island and food and water is on the way to those stranded there.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 9:02 am
By: Governor's Office
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined Maria Bartiromo on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures to discuss Hurricane Dorian’s impact on North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 9:01 am
By: Thom Tillis
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Gov. Cooper is visiting coastal counties today to view storm damage as state and local emergency officials assess preliminary damage from Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 8:40 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina households who currently receive Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will receive September 2019 benefits early so that they can purchase necessary food immediately following Hurricane Dorian’s landfall.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 1:53 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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This afternoon, Governor Cooper surveyed storm damage in Emerald Isle and Ocracoke Island. Footage was provided by UNC-TV.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 1:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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Throughout the week, Governor Cooper, state agencies and state and local emergency management officials opened more than 50 shelters and issued mandatory evacuation orders to prepare for Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 @ 12:30 am
By: Governor's Office
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Ocracoke remains a focus for emergency managers, National Guard soldiers, doctors, nurses, volunteer groups today.
Published: Monday, September 9th, 2019 @ 12:57 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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The State Board of Elections on Wednesday launched a website to keep voters informed about the effects of Hurricane Dorian on ongoing elections in the 3rd Congressional District, the 9th Congressional District and the city of Charlotte.
Published: Saturday, September 7th, 2019 @ 12:13 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke to the Weather Channel about North Carolina’s preparation and response efforts to Hurricane Dorian.
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 7:11 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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Due to power outages, the Salvation Army will provide temporary feeding stations on Saturday, September 7, 2019 from Noon – 2pm
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 3:34 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Exercising her statutory emergency powers, State Board Executive Director Karen Brinson Bell on Friday issued an order mandating additional early voting hours in the following 9th Congressional District counties affected by Hurricane Dorian
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 3:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Beaufort County is continuing to experience high winds and rain from Hurricane Dorian. Flash flooding due to rain bands is still a concern.
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 3:17 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Video update for Hurricane Dorian
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 11:42 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, Senator Thom Tillis released the following statement on Hurricane Dorian
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 11:18 am
By: Thom Tillis
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As Hurricane Dorian begins to hit North Carolina with areas of destructive tornadoes, heavy rains, damaging winds and power outages, Gov. Roy Cooper this afternoon urged North Carolinians should shelter in place and stay off the roads until the storm passes.
Published: Friday, September 6th, 2019 @ 11:16 am
By: Governor's Office
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Remarks by President Trump in Briefing on Hurricane Dorian
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 6:01 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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If you missed the 8 AM webinar you can find it here
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 5:44 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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As Hurricane Dorian’s effects arrive in North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians stay safe and to stay off the roads.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 5:38 pm
By: Governor's Office
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For those interested, here is the YouTube link for a video walk-through of the 090519 (6:00 PM) briefing.
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 1:08 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The Beaufort County Board of Elections unanimously agreed to close the Beaufort County Board of Elections and one stop satellite sites in Aurora and Belhaven at 12 noon on Thursday, September 5th and closed on Friday
Published: Thursday, September 5th, 2019 @ 12:55 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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