RALEIGH, N.C. — Due to the number of wildfires in North Carolina, Governor Roy Cooper's state of emergency has been extended.
On Nov. 8, Gov. Cooper issued a state of emergency due to the wildfires, continued drought conditions, and fire risks throughout the state.
The state of emergency was activated to support emergency response teams across North Carolina to ensure the safety and protection of residents.
“I am grateful for the firefighters and first responders who continue to work tirelessly to combat the fires in the western part of our state,” said Governor Cooper. “We remain in touch with local officials to provide assistance where necessary and address the health and safety risks posed by these fires.”
“The expanded state of emergency will continue to extend support to local jurisdictions and partner agencies impacted by the ongoing wildfires with the resources they need,” said Will Ray, Director of North Carolina Emergency Management. “We ask that all North Carolinians do their part by following guidance from North Carolina Forest Service and public safety officials for wildfire safety, especially while these drought conditions continue. If we all do our part to prevent wildfires and other preventable disasters, we will be protecting our communities and the first responders who work in them.”
The following counties are included in the state of emergency expansion:
- Anson
- Caswell
- Davidson
- Davie
- Forsyth
- Guilford
- Montgomery
- Moore
- Randolph
- Richmond
- Rockingham
- Scotland
- Stanly
- Stokes
- Surry
- Yadkin
The emergency areas also include the following counties:
- Alexander
- Alleghany
- Ashe
- Avery
- Buncombe
- Burke
- Cabarrus
- Caldwell
- Catawba
- Cherokee
- Clay
- Cleveland
- Gaston
- Graham
- Haywood
- Henderson
- Iredell
- Jackson
- Lincoln
- Macon
- Madison
- McDowell
- Mecklenburg
- Mitchell
- Polk
- Rowan
- Rutherford
- Swain
- Transylvania
- Union
- Watauga
- Wilkes
- Yancey
- As well as tribal lands in the State of North Carolina held by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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