Gov. Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
By Staff Writer | Published 2026-01-29T20:39:08.938Z
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Location: North Carolina, Piedmont, Western North Carolina
Gov. Stein declares state of emergency for NC ahead of winter storm. Western North Carolina prepares for snow, ice, and potential hazards. Stay safe!
Western North Carolina residents are urged to prepare for a winter storm expected to impact the region, as the governor has declared a new State of Emergency for North Carolina. The declaration aims to ensure the state can access federal assistance if needed and activates the State Emergency Response Team. fI federal assistance is needed to respond or recover from this winter weather event and to activate the State Emergency Response Team ahead of the storm’s arrival on Saturday morning.State Pr
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