Gov McCrory Declares State of Emergency After Storm

RALEIGH, N.C. – Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency for North Carolina after Wednesday’s storm.

Gov McCrory waived vehicle weight and hours of service restrictions so that utility crews could restore power quickly.

By 3:00 p.m. Thursday, nearly 21,000 customers- mostly in Forsyth, Gaston and Mecklenburg counties- were still without power, down from a peak of more than 122,000 Wednesday.

“Our first responders, emergency managers and meteorologists deserve our gratitude for keeping us informed and safe throughout the storm. Once again, our team has proven its professionalism and dedication to keeping our citizens safe,” said Governor McCrory.