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Editor’s note: This article will be updated twice a day — around 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. School district and community college closures are determined based on the latest information found on district and community college websites, as well as their Twitter and Facebook accounts when applicable. Are we missing something? Let us know by emailing lbrowne@ednc.org.
On Aug. 5, Gov. Roy Cooper signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency in expectation of the threat posed by Tropical Storm Debby.
“This weather has the potential to bring intense rain and flooding to North Carolina and we are preparing for it,” Cooper said in a press release. “As the weather becomes more severe, I urge everyone to take precautions and stay safe.”
The Governor’s Office and N.C. Emergency Management call on residents to remain safe and cautious while watching for expected flooding and power outages.
As Tropical Storm Debby hits North Carolina, EdNC is working to track closures and delays at our state’s schools and community colleges. We will keep you informed on Debby’s impact on schools, students, and communities.
Current school district closures and delays
- New Hanover County Schools: Closed on Aug. 7. Summer graduation has been rescheduled for Aug. 14 at 6 p.m.
- Brunswick County Schools: Closed for all student activities on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8. Brunswick County Early College will use a remote learning schedule on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8. Aug. 7 through Aug. 9 will be optional employee workdays.
- Public Schools of Robeson County: Closed from Aug. 7 through Aug. 9. All programs, classes, and athletic events are canceled until further notice.
- Pender County Schools: Facilities and afterschool activities closed at 4 p.m. on Aug. 6. All facilities are closed for students and non-emergency staff Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 with afterschool activities and athletics canceled.
- Craven County Schools: Closed Aug. 7 through Aug. 9 with activities and practices canceled. Virtual learning will be available for Early College students. District and school staff may work remotely. Summer Feeding Meals will also be unavailable.
- Pamlico County Schools: The Aug. 9 Midnight Madness is canceled.
- Beaufort County Schools: Students will have satellite days on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9.
- Hyde County Schools: Mattamuskeet School’s Aug. 7 Open House is rescheduled for Aug. 12 at 5 p.m. Aug. 12 is a teacher workday with the first day of school beginning Aug. 13.
- Camden County Schools: Closed Aug. 6. and reopening for staff on Aug. 7 with the first day of school beginning on Aug. 8.
- Columbus County Schools: Closed on Aug. 6 at 12 p.m. for students and 1 p.m. for staff. Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 will be virtual for students and staff.
- Duplin County Schools: Optional work days for 11-month and 12-month staff Aug. 7 through Aug. 9.
- Bladen County Schools: Closed Aug. 6 at 12:30 PM and remaining closed through Aug. 8.
- Cumberland County Schools: Aug. 8 and Aug. 9 will be remote learning days for students. The Prime Time AfterSchool program will close at 6 p.m. on Aug. 7. All afterschool programs, practices, and events are canceled from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, with morning workouts permitted on Aug. 7.
Are we missing something? Let us know by emailing lbrowne@ednc.org.
Current community college closures and delays
- Cape Fear Community College: All classes canceled for Aug. 7 and Aug. 8. The Bonnie Sanders Burney Child Development Center is also closed on Aug. 7 and Aug. 8.
- Robeson Community College: Closing Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. and moving classes to remote learning for Aug. 7 and Aug. 8.
- Brunswick Community College: Closing Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. and remaining closed Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 with remote classes in place when possible.
- Sampson Community College: Admissions Day scheduled for Aug. 7, 2024 is canceled. The community is instead invited to Late Registration on Aug. 14.
- Johnston Community College: Closing Aug. 7 at 12 p.m. and remaining closed until Aug. 12. New Student Orientation on Aug. 8 is canceled, with more information coming to participants.
- Southeastern Community College: Closed Aug. 7 through Aug. 8.
Are we missing something? Let us know by emailing lbrowne@ednc.org.
Staying safe and alert during severe weather
The following is directly quoted from this press release from the Governor’s Office.
- Have multiple ways to receive emergency info, including watches and warnings. Make sure emergency alerts are enabled on your cell phone and download a weather app.
- Have an emergency plan. Know where you would go if you need to evacuate. Make a plan to stay with family, friends or at a hotel. Public shelters should be a last resort.
- Gather some emergency supplies or refresh your emergency kit. Visit ReadyNC.gov for info on how to build an emergency kit.
- Never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.
- Make sure you know where to seek shelter if a tornado warning is issued for your area.
- Ensure that you have multiple ways to receive warnings, especially with the potential for severe storms to be moving through during nighttime hours.
- Check to see if your community offers emergency alert services for its residents.
- Avoid unnecessary travel.
