Emergency Management Officials Urge Caution During Heavy Rainfall Tonight into Tomorrow
Published: Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 @ 9:40 am
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Emergency Management are encouraging North Carolinians across eastern and central portions of the state to be prepared for tropical weather over the next couple of days.
Published: Thursday, October 26th, 2023 @ 5:30 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Storm track has moved east with higher rain totals now expected in central North Carolina Hurricane Ian made landfall in South Carolina at 2:05 PM
Published: Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 @ 12:39 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Ian expected to strengthen into Category 1 Hurricane before making landfall in South Carolina
Published: Monday, October 3rd, 2022 @ 4:27 pm
By: Governor's Office
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RALEIGH: In advance of Hurricane Ian’s remnants moving through the state, Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency today to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies
Published: Thursday, September 29th, 2022 @ 11:31 am
By: Governor's Office
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As North Carolina begins to feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa, Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are reminding residents to be prepared for possible power outages and to avoid driving through floodwaters.
Published: Saturday, July 24th, 2021 @ 5:09 am
By: Governor's Office
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Public Safety Secretary Erik A. Hooks today announced his plans to retire from state service on August 1.
Published: Friday, July 23rd, 2021 @ 2:11 pm
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency management officials are monitoring the forecast track and potential impacts from Tropical Storm Elsa
Published: Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 @ 4:17 am
By: Governor's Office
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As Colonial Pipeline Resumes Operations, Efforts Continue To Increase Gas Distribution Across North Carolina
Published: Monday, May 24th, 2021 @ 6:40 am
By: Governor's Office
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Governor Cooper encourages North Carolinians to be prepared for potential high winds and flooding
Published: Friday, March 19th, 2021 @ 8:03 am
By: Governor's Office
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Power outages are possible with line of strong storms
Published: Monday, April 13th, 2020 @ 10:07 am
By: Governor's Office
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As this year’s first blast of winter weather moves in to North Carolina, Gov. Roy Cooper is urging everyone to be prepared.
Published: Thursday, February 20th, 2020 @ 5:24 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 powerful and dangerous Hurricane Florence zeroing in on North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper today issued a mandatory state evacuation order for vulnerable coastal areas
Published: Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 @ 4:31 pm
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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Today, North Carolina's entire Congressional delegation, led by Senators Thom Tillis and Richard Burr, sent a letter to President Trump requesting that the administration approve Governor Roy Cooper's Emergency Declaration in advance of Hurricane Florence's landfall
Published: Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 @ 12:21 am
By: Thom Tillis
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While rains from Alberto are tapering off across western North Carolina, emergency officials are keeping a close watch on river and lake levels as the threat of flooding, landslides and mudslides remains significant
Published: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 @ 2:08 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As Hurricane Maria approaches the North Carolina coast, Governor Roy Cooper urged residents in coastal areas to complete their personal and home preparedness and to be alert to any changes in Maria's track
Published: Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 @ 2:52 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina is ready for the next potential hurricane even as the state continues efforts to recover from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Roy Cooper said today during a national hurricane briefing with President Donald Trump and other federal officials
Published: Friday, August 4th, 2017 @ 5:25 pm
By: Governor's Office
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After less than a week in office, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper is already preparing for his first winter storm
Published: Friday, January 6th, 2017 @ 12:08 am
By: Governor's Office
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While substantial progress is being made in the recovery from Hurricane Matthew, Governor Pat McCrory today noted that new flooding from rising river levels will create challenges in several eastern counties.
Published: Friday, October 14th, 2016 @ 6:43 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday at 11:00 p.m. upon the request of Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney.
Published: Friday, September 23rd, 2016 @ 5:39 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory today activated North Carolina's State Emergency Response Team to coordinate with counties regarding fuel needs as Colonial Pipeline officials continue working to fix a damaged pipeline that supplies much of the east coast with petroleum products.
Published: Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 @ 9:40 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory urges drivers to continue to exercise caution until warmer temperatures melt the wintry mix of precipitation that caused dangerous driving conditions.
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 @ 3:15 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory reports that the North Carolina State Emergency Response Team is closely monitoring the weather and preparing for the approaching winter storm and recommended that residents do the same.
Published: Tuesday, February 16th, 2016 @ 1:42 am
By: McCrory Communications
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In a briefing at Emergency Operations Center Saturday morning, Governor Pat McCrory urged citizens to stay vigilant during the first significant winter storm of the season.
Published: Sunday, January 24th, 2016 @ 12:51 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Friday morning on the response to the latest winter storm impacts.
Published: Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 @ 12:59 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory is urging North Carolinians to prepare for winter weather and monitor local forecasts as the state's first significant winter storm moves in later today
Published: Friday, January 22nd, 2016 @ 11:04 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory said while the forecast has improved, portions of North Carolina remain vulnerable to severe flooding.
Published: Monday, October 5th, 2015 @ 12:13 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor Pat McCrory briefed citizens from the State Emergency Operations Center Wednesday morning on the response to last night's snowfall across the state.
Published: Thursday, February 26th, 2015 @ 10:26 pm
By: Chris Downey
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Governor Pat McCrory activated the State Emergency Response Team for the second time in two weeks to respond to a statewide winter storm.
Published: Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 @ 7:19 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory has issued a State of Emergency declaration ahead of a winter storm that will enter North Carolina this afternoon and is expected to hit the state with snow, sleet and freezing rain.
Published: Monday, February 16th, 2015 @ 4:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Pat McCrory, along with Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Secretary Aldona Wos and State Epidemiologist Dr. Megan Davies, detailed today the state's preparation should an Ebola case be diagnosed in North Carolina.
Published: Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 @ 5:42 am
By: Christopher Maye
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The State Emergency Response Team continues to respond to resource requests and is transitioning into recovery operations from Hurricane Arthur.
Published: Sunday, July 6th, 2014 @ 9:14 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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