Across North Carolina, coverage here takes in weather patterns, natural disaster events and the resulting safety and recovery operations. Reporting follows major storm developments and emergency declarations issued throughout the state.
Federal and FEMA funds will repair highways, parks, schools and debris operations damaged by Hurricane Helene across the state.
Live Poll
Do you trust local officials to spend Helene recovery money well?
Live Poll
Do you plan to compost your fallen leaves this year instead of burning them?
The state forest service cautions that dry and windy conditions increase the risk of burning yard debris this season.
Live Poll
Do you think flood risk in your community is getting better or worse?
North Carolina's environmental agency has selected early flood projects for the White Oak River Basin from a set of 95 priorities.
Officials are reseeding more than 900 acres of Pisgah National Forest damaged by Hurricane Helene's landslides.
Live Poll
Do you trust the federal government to effectively manage recovery efforts after major natural disasters?
A new survey finds low levels of voter satisfaction regarding the government response to Hurricane Helene.
Live Poll
Have you changed your household water use because of the drought?
State environmental officials urge residents to conserve water as extreme drought spreads through several counties.
Regular subjects here include storm path monitoring, emergency management agency actions, infrastructure damage and state-level recovery assistance. It reaches from the coastal plains to the mountain regions, covering every county in the state. Storm season cycles bring recurring threats that require different response strategies for each geographic region. Sustained relief efforts and the hardening of infrastructure are the most consistent themes following major events.
