McCrory ends State of Emergency across NC

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — As flood waters continue to recede, Gov. Pat McCrory today lifted a State of Emergency for North Carolina that began last week.

McCrory declared the State of Emergency for all of the state’s 100 counties Oct. 1 as it faced threats from Hurricane Joaquin and other weather systems. Joaquin headed out to sea saving North Carolina from a direct hit, but other factors led to torrential rain for several days that led to significant flooding in parts of our area and much of South Carolina.

“I want to thank our emergency management team, National Guard forces, first responders and countless volunteers who ensured our state was prepared to respond to any severe weather or damage,” Gov. McCrory said in a statement. “Our state is resilient, but our primary focus will remain doing all we can to assist storm damage recovery efforts, especially for our agricultural community and our neighbors in South Carolina.”

With the State of Emergency over, the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center has deactivated and returned to normal operations. State emergency management officials continue working closely with their South Carolina counterparts to monitor any resource requests as the state ramps up recovery efforts.

The truck size and weight and hours of service restriction waivers that were signed last week are still in effect as farmers work hard to salvage any crops and companies continue to move goods across and through the state.  These waivers will aid flood recovery in both North and South Carolina. The waivers are in effect for 30 days or until they are canceled.