Thanks to more than $2 million in search and rescue funding that was included in the Governor’s budget last year, and appropriated by the legislature, many swift water rescue teams across the state received new equipment this week to enhance response capacity or replace old, aging equipment.
“It’s important that North Carolina remain ready for future storms and this vital equipment will give emergency response professionals more of the tools they need to keep families safe,” said Governor Cooper.
Press Releases
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing more than $22 million to reimburse the Carteret-Craven, Four County and Tideland electric cooperatives for damage to their electrical systems following Hurricane Florence.
High winds, rain and flooding caused by the hurricane damaged poles, lines and transformers in multiple counties.
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing nearly $1.4 million to reimburse the Brunswick County Board of Education for Hurricane Florence-related expenses.
Damage created by the storm posed a threat to public health and safety requiring emergency response activities and protective measures. Brunswick County Board of Education contracted for emergency repairs and cleanup due to wind driven rain at the main office in Bolivia.
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are approving more than $7.4 million to reimburse Onslow County for debris removal costs following Hurricane Florence.
More than 1.3 million cubic yards of vegetation and other debris were collected from public rights of way throughout the county. Funds for this project cover work completed from Sept. 15, 2018 through March 15, 2019.
Authorities have identified Enrique Lopez, 26, of Smithfield as the suspect in yesterday’s pursuit involving a state trooper in Johnston County. Lopez was attempting to elude law enforcement while fleeing in a stolen tow truck on US 70 Business. During the pursuit, Lopez began shooting at pursuing troopers who then returned fire as they neared the city of Clayton. The pursuit concluded as Lopez crashed into a tree on the eastbound shoulder of US 70 Business.
North Carolina State Highway Patrol promotions are being put on hold while Internal Affairs investigates an allegation that the promotional testing process was compromised.
“I am saddened and concerned about the allegation,” SHP Colonel Glenn McNeill stated. “I take this allegation seriously and directed for the internal investigation to get underway without delay.”
DURHAM, N.C. – FEMA and the state of North Carolina are announcing $3 million to reimburse New Hanover County for debris cleanup activities following Hurricane Florence.
FEMA has already approved more than $10.5 million for New Hanover County Hurricane Florence-related expenses. This brings the total to $13.5 million.
Disaster generated debris posed a threat to public health, safety, natural resources and tourism. Funds for this project will reimburse the county for contracted debris monitoring services.
State correctional officers and local law enforcement are seeking two minimum custody offenders who escaped from Morrison Correctional Institution in Hoffman this morning.
They are Josh Ashworth (#1534173) and Brandon McDurmon (#1601999). They were last seen at breakfast in the facility between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.
The North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Division of Community Corrections has named Sheila Moore as the new Judicial Division Administrator for Division Two.
Two minimum custody offenders who escaped from Morrison Correctional Institution in Hoffman this morning were apprehended while hiding in the crawlspace of a residence in Hamlet this evening.
Josh Ashworth, 18, (#1534173) and Brandon McDurmon, 22, (#1601999) were captured without incident by members of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamlet Police Department.