Governor Stein declares State of Emergency ahead of winter stormWinter Weather (Photo: MGN)RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — On Thursday, Governor Josh Stein thanked NCDOT crews who worked hard to keep North Carolinians safe. Stein also issued a State of Emergency to ensure that state qualifies for federal assistance if needed. The State Emergency Response Team was also activated ahead of the storm’s weekend arrival. At the briefing, Stein was joined by NC Emergency Management Director Will Ray and NCDOT Secretary Daniel Johnson. Please continue to use caution when driving and follow the same safety steps that helped keep people safe last weekend.”To prepare for a winter storm, NC Emergency Management recommends the following: