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Published on October 9, 2024 - 20:24 GMT

Unprecedented Response to Hurricane Helene Continues as State, Local and Federal Resources Work to Help those Impacted in Western ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a briefing with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to provide updates on North Carolina’s unprecedented response to Hurricane Helene. They were joined by Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard Major General …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 23:49 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper, FEMA Administrator Criswell, Federal Highway Administration Officials Travel to Yancey and ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Burnsville in Yancey County and Spruce Pine in Mitchell County and was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Federal Highway Administration Acting Administrator Kristin White and other state and federal …

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Published on October 8, 2024 - 17:15 GMT

Physician Staffing Firm Expands to Wake County with 155 New Jobs and $7 Million Investment in Raleigh

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Weatherby Healthcare, Inc. a medical staffing company, will add 155 jobs to Wake County. The company will invest more than $7.6 million to expand its operations in the City of Raleigh. “Weatherby has made a great …

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Published on October 7, 2024 - 22:36 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper, FEMA Administrator Criswell Meet with Military Leaders in Western North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell met with U.S. Northern Command Commander General Gregory Guillot and Dual Status Commander Brigadier General Wes Morrison in Western North Carolina. More than 2,500 Soldiers and Airmen are …

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Published on October 6, 2024 - 21:49 GMT

Rescue Teams Continue to Locate Survivors as Communications Improve and More Military Assets Join Storm Response Efforts

Air search and rescue teams flew 48 additional missions on Saturday, locating 39 survivors stranded in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene brought catastrophic flooding to the region. So far 6,586 people and counting have been rescued, evacuated …

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Published on October 5, 2024 - 18:28 GMT

Hurricane Helene Recovery progresses in Western North Carolina

Governor Cooper Issues Executive Order to Increase Capacity of Healthcare to Respond to Helene A vast array of relief resources continues to flow into Western North Carolina to assist in Hurricane Helene recovery. More than 1,500 North Carolina National …

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Published on October 5, 2024 - 01:15 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Travels to Haywood and Jackson Counties, Meets With First Responders and People Impacted by ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Haywood and Jackson counties to meet with people affected by the storm and thank emergency personnel and volunteers for their continued hard work. Relief and recovery operations continue in Western North Carolina as …

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Published on October 3, 2024 - 23:51 GMT

PHOTOS/VIDEO AVAILABLE: Resources Continue to Surge into Western North Carolina as Governor Cooper Travels to Ashe, Watauga and ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Ashe, Watauga, and Avery counties, meeting with community and business leaders to discuss relief and recovery efforts. Tomorrow, the Governor will be in Jackson and Haywood counties meeting with those affected by the …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 23:47 GMT

PHOTOS AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper and President Biden Survey Damage from Hurricane Helene During Aerial Tour, Hold Briefing for ...

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and President Joe Biden took an aerial tour of areas damaged by Hurricane Helene before holding a briefing on storm impacts at the State Emergency Operations Center. During the briefing, President Biden announced the approval of …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 21:00 GMT

President Biden Approves Governor Cooper’s Request for Active-Duty Military Personnel and Equipment for Western North Carolina

Today, President Biden approved Governor Cooper’s request for active-duty military personnel and equipment to support ongoing rescue, relief and recovery operations in Western North Carolina. The Governor previously requested Department of Defense aviation …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 02:50 GMT

PHOTOS/VIDEO AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Travels to Western NC to Survey Storm Damage from Hurricane Helene

Photos of the Governor’s visit to Western NC can be found here. Pool footage of the Governor’s visit can be found here. Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Western North Carolina where he was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, North Carolina …

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Published on October 2, 2024 - 02:50 GMT

PHOTOS/VIDEO AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Travels to Western NC to Survey Storm Damage from Hurricane Helene

Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Western North Carolina where he was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, NCDPS Secretary Eddie Buffaloe and NCDOT Chief Operating Officer Chris Peoples to assess …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 21:46 GMT

Rescue, Relief and Recovery Operations Continue in Western North Carolina

Search and rescue efforts continue in Western North Carolina amidst simultaneous coordinated efforts to restore critical infrastructure and bring much needed food, water and other necessities to communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. “The response to …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 17:53 GMT

Governor Cooper Announces $2 Billion Wilson County Investment by Johnson & Johnson for New Manufacturing Campus

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced Johnson & Johnson (J&J), a world-leading healthcare company, will create 420 jobs in Wilson County. The company says it will invest more than $2 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus for …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 00:19 GMT

PHOTO/VIDEO AVAILABLE: Governor Cooper Travels to Western NC to Survey Storm Damage from Hurricane Helene

Photos of the Governor’s visit to Western NC can be found here. Pool footage of the Governor’s visit can be found here. Today, Governor Roy Cooper traveled to Western North Carolina where he was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, NCDOT …

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Published on September 30, 2024 - 20:53 GMT

An Unprecedented Response: State, Local and Federal Partners Surge Resources into Western NC Following Historic Damage from ...

State, federal and local partners continue to work together to surge resources into Western North Carolina in response to unprecedented damage from Hurricane Helene across the region. Operations are in progress to provide food, water and critical supplies …

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Published on September 29, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

Donate to NC Disaster Relief Fund to Help with Helene Recovery, Governor Cooper Urges

Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging donations to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund to help communities recover from catastrophic damage caused by Tropical Storm Helene. “There is a massive effort underway to get help to the people of Western North …

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Published on September 29, 2024 - 21:36 GMT

How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene

North Carolina homeowners and renters in 25 counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Helene may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, …

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Published on September 29, 2024 - 19:54 GMT

Disaster Response Surges in Western North Carolina Following Hurricane Helene

Critical supplies are starting to reach Western North Carolina communities hit hard by devastating Hurricane Helene as crews make progress toward restoring power and cell phone service and repairing roads. Food, water and other needs are arriving in …

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Published on September 29, 2024 - 12:30 GMT

North Carolina Receives Federal Major Disaster Declaration for North Carolina

President Biden has granted Governor Roy Cooper’s request for a Federal Major Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Helene providing immediate federal help for 25 North Carolina counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. The declaration means …

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