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Dear Friends,
I hope my message finds you and your family healthy and well.
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our nation. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (9/11 Day) is a chance to help others in tribute to the heroes we lost, first responders, and the countless others who serve to defend the nation’s freedom at home and around the globe. The Governor's Office encourages all North Carolinians to pay tribute by participating in acts of service this Saturday.
Please share our newsletter so your friends and family can stay up to date with the latest news, information, and resources relevant to the Cooper Administration.
Stephanie Pigues
Office of the Governor
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ATTENTION: Federal Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Ended Sept. 4, 2021
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The week ending Sept. 4, 2021, was the last payable week for all federal pandemic unemployment programs in North Carolina. These programs include Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) and Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC).
- Beginning Sept. 5, claimants may file their weekly certification for the week ending Sept. 4. If eligible, they will then receive payment for their last week of federal benefits.
- Benefits that are owed to eligible claimants for any weeks ending before Sept. 4 will be paid retroactively. DES will continue to review claims for eligibility and hear appeals.
- For weeks beginning after Sept. 4, 2021, state unemployment benefits will be the only benefits available in North Carolina. Most claimants who are currently receiving benefits will not be eligible after the federal programs end.
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Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
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Today Governor Roy Cooper signed an Executive Order to make it easier for North Carolinians to access treatment for COVID-19. The Executive Order authorizes and directs State Health Director, Dr. Betsey Tilson, to issue a statewide standing order to expand access to monoclonal antibody treatment, which if taken early can decrease the risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. The Order will be in effect through November 30, 2021.
“Expanding access to monoclonal antibody therapy will help more patients across the state get this highly effective COVID-19 treatment,” said Governor Cooper. “In addition to getting more people vaccinated, we need to do all we can to save the lives of people who become infected.”
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Major Disaster Declaration Granted for Seven Western North Carolina Counties Recovering after Tropical Storm Fred
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The White House and FEMA have granted Governor Roy Cooper’s Aug. 27 request for a major disaster declaration for seven North Carolina counties that were hit hard by floods after Tropical Storm Fred.
“This federal disaster declaration will help provide assistance for Western North Carolina communities to rebuild stronger and smarter, and I appreciate the president’s approval of our request,” said Gov. Cooper.
The declaration for Individual Assistance covers Buncombe, Haywood and Transylvania counties. Residents of these counties may apply for Federal disaster assistance online at disasterassistance.gov or via telephone at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or via the FEMA app.
Disaster Recovery Centers will open in the coming days for residents to apply for disaster assistance in person.
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North Carolina Sends National Guard Logistics Unit to Louisiana to Respond to Hurricane Ida
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North Carolina is sending National Guard personnel to help Louisiana after the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Ida. The 630th Combat Support Sustainment Battalion (CSSB) vice 113th Headquarters from Lenoir is deploying approximately 65 personnel to the Gulf this week.
“The people of North Carolina received help from many other states after hurricanes Matthew and Florence,” said Governor Roy Cooper. “We are glad to send this assistance to help Louisiana recover from Ida’s devastation and thankful to our National Guard men and women for their service during this emergency.”
The soldiers will provide logistical management expertise supporting distribution of relief supplies and commodities. The unit consists of master logisticians who have managed transportation companies and other logistical requirements during past operations including the North Carolina’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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More than 180,000 N.C. Households Getting Help for Monthly Internet Bills
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Governor Urges N.C. Families to Sign Up for Discounts on Internet, Computers
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More than 180,000 North Carolina households are getting critical assistance affording high-speed internet service thanks to a federal relief program that helps families in need pay internet bills and fully participate in the digital economy.
With 182,473 households enrolled in the Federal Communications Commission’s Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBBP), North Carolina’s level of enrollment ranks sixth among the 50 states. In April, Governor Roy Cooper sent letters to the state’s internet service providers (ISPs) asking them to participate in this effort to get more North Carolinian’s connected to high-speed internet. A number of ISPs responded to the Governor’s call to participate and enroll their customers in this program.
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Governor Cooper Signs Criminal Justice Reform Bills Into Law
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Governor Roy Cooper signed three criminal justice reform bills into law today, House Bill 436: Support Law Enforcement Mental Health, House Bill 536: Law Enforcement Duty to Intervene and Senate Bill 300: Criminal Justice Reform. These bills align with recommendations of the Governor’s Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice (TREC).
“We have seen that the criminal justice system doesn’t always treat everyone the same – and too often the differences are disproportionately felt by people of color,” said Governor Cooper. “This legislation will take us one step further toward a more equitable and just North Carolina for all.”
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