GREENSBORO, N.C. — Gov. Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency after a temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline following a ransomware cyber-attack.
Cooper signed an Executive Order that temporarily suspends motor vehicle fuel regulations to ensure adequate fuel supplies throughout the state. It will also allow fuel transportation waivers following the attack.
“Today’s emergency declaration will help North Carolina prepare for any potential motor vehicle fuel supply interruptions across the state and ensure motorists are able to have access to fuel,” Cooper said.
The Colonial Pipeline system reported a ransomware cyber-attack on Friday resulting in a temporary shutdown of the line. The Colonial Pipeline is the primary fuel pipeline for the state.