North Carolina's Governor Declares State of Emergency
Requested by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief
Requested by Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief
By Staff Reporter
September 21, 2016
Charlotte, NC - - - According to the Office of the Governor of the State of North Carolina, Governor McCrory has declared a State of Emergency.
Tonight the Governor's office issued the following statement:
Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency upon the request Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney. The governor has also initiated efforts to deploy the North Carolina National Guard and the State Highway Patrol to assist local law enforcement.
Information source: Office of the Governor, State of North Carolina