Governor Roy Cooper

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

And I saw some of the most heavily damaged areas. This storm flattened parts of Bertie County, and we must be there to support their recovery as they put their community back together. Tomorrow, I will visit Southeastern NC that experienced destructive storm surge and winds. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I went to Bertie County where the storm spawned a deadly tornado, leaving 2 people deceased, about a dozen injured and a trail of devastation behind. I thanked the rescue teams who assisted people who were trapped & got people to medical care. Their heroic efforts make us proud. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

North Carolina has passed the solemn benchmark of 2,000 people who have died from this virus. Every single one of them represents a family in mourning and a community grieving their loss. They are more than numbers on a chart – they are North Carolinians who are missed dearly. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Updates from Gov. Cooper's COVID-19 briefing: — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Gov. Cooper and members of the Coronavirus Task Force will be sharing updates on COVID-19 in North Carolina at 4 PM today. Watch live here: https://t.co/2U4hAPx4PY — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

A tornado during Hurricane Isaias caused major damage in Bertie County early Tuesday morning. North Carolinians are resilient and we’ve been through this before — but that doesn’t make this any easier for the families who’ve lost everything. https://t.co/rG1QD6DLv0 — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @FLONC: The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is accepting donations to help with immediate needs following Hurricane Isaias. To learn… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @ncdhhs: .@NC_Governor and members of the Coronavirus Task Force will share updates on #COVID19NC at 4 PM. View live stream here: https… — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

People deserve health care, especially in a pandemic. Missouri voters know this, and most North Carolinians do too. I’ll keep pushing the legislature to expand Medicaid so we can finally close the coverage gap in our state. - RC https://t.co/9hGW3Z7Xff — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Members of the @NCNationalGuard have been working tirelessly responding to both the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Isaias. So grateful for how these North Carolinians have continuously stepped up to help our communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Getting testing done quickly is key to slowing the spread of COVID-19. Gov. Cooper has joined a bipartisan group of governors to increase the amount of rapid testing done so we can continue protecting North Carolinians from this virus. https://t.co/3idNBTPxJT — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

“North Carolina knows how to prepare for storms and hurricanes — this time we had to do it with a mask on.” Tonight, Gov. Cooper joined @OutFrontCNN to discuss preparing for Hurricane Isaias while responding to a pandemic and our ongoing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. https://t.co/y1YUL4seNm — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @dory_macmillan: NOW: @NC_Governor joins @ErinBurnett on @OutFrontCNN - tune in! — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Although Hurricane Isaias left our state quickly, there are still downed trees, downed power lines and road damage throughout eastern NC. As clean up continues, let’s remember this pandemic is still with us and follow the 3 W’s when helping our neighbors. https://t.co/jRMGBKUDCg https://t.co/92vmab9lMK — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Our state has recovered from some fierce storms over the years. As we pick up the pieces today, let’s harness that spirit of recovery and resilience that has gotten us through tough times before. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As cleanup continues, don’t forget that the pandemic is still with us. So help your neighbor, but do it safely. Wear your mask, keep your distance and bring your hand sanitizer. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

There had been reports of missing children, but based on the information we’ve just received from local authorities that has been determined not to be the case. And that is a good thing. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

A great example of how vital preparation can be occurred this morning. Search and rescue teams from other parts of the state were strategically positioned in the east. And they were able to deploy quickly to Bertie County to assist local emergency responders. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

State and local emergency managers – already working around the clock on COVID-19 – spent months preparing for a hurricane, detailing the extra precautions we would need this year. I'm thankful for their work and pray we don’t need to see it in action any more this year. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Shelters housed evacuees safely at the height of the storm. Overnight there were 24 shelters open in the state. In North Carolina, we don’t have the luxury of sitting back to see how hurricane season goes. That’s especially true during a pandemic. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

I’ve spoken with the President to update him on how we fared. He has pledged help, and we will continue to be in touch with FEMA and other federal government agencies as we calculate the state’s needs. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Fortunately this storm was fast moving and has already left our state. Today’s sunny skies will let us assess the damage and begin cleanup right away. Our North Carolina Department of Transportation crews have been out all day clearing roadways and removing debris. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

As of 2:30 pm, there are a little over 172,000 homes without power. Line workers have been out since early this morning working to get the lights back on, and we appreciate their efforts. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Many communities in the southeast have closed off streets and set curfews. State parks in the southeast are also closed. Please stay away from damaged areas to allow disaster assessment teams to do their work. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

The span of damage, from inland Bertie homes to coastal communities, shows how these storms can destroy anything in their path. And that is why preparation is so important. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Damaging winds and likely tornadoes spun out from the storm, including one in Bertie County that tragically killed two people and sent about a dozen others to the hospital. Our thoughts are with their family and friends and with those who were hurt or had property damaged. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Last night, Hurricane Isaias made landfall a little after 11 pm at Ocean Isle Beach. The storm ripped ashore with 85 mile per hour winds and storm surge of three to five feet, leaving behind a trail of damage. Several of our eastern counties were hit hard by this storm. — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Updates from Gov. Cooper's storm briefing: — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

Gov. Cooper and state emergency leaders will share updates on the impact of Isaias on North Carolina at 3 PM. Watch live here: https://t.co/h1kyoXEdOg — PolitiTweet.org

Governor Roy Cooper @NC_Governor

RT @NCEmergency: Watch Governor Cooper and state leaders today at 3pm as they share updates on North Carolina's impacts from #Isaias. View… — PolitiTweet.org