Hurricane Dorian Update: ECU classes canceled Thursday at 3 p.m. and Friday
Because of the anticipated wind and rain bands as Hurricane Dorian moves off the coast of North Carolina, East Carolina University will cancel classes beginning at or after 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 and all classes on Friday, Sept. 6.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for eastern North Carolina. The region is forecast to receive tropical storm force wind gusts and periods of heavy rainfall, which may result in flash flooding in low-lying areas and damage to trees.
Forecasts for the Greenville area call for 20-40 mph winds with higher gusts possible and 2-4 inches of rain, with some models indicating 4-6 inches are possible. Some flash flooding can be expected on city streets, similar to what Greenville experiences during strong thunderstorms. Do not drive, swim or walk through floodwaters. Current forecasts anticipate the Tar River remaining below flood level.
The next scheduled message related to Hurricane Dorian will be sent by noon Wednesday.
For employees, beginning at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, and continuing until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, the university will operate under Condition 1 of the UNC System Adverse Weather and Emergency Event policy. Employees should check with their managers regarding schedules and alternate work locations. For details about the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy and Condition levels, visit www.ecu.edu/prr/06/45/02.
For updates on additional campus programs and services including dining and transit, visit https://studentaffairs.ecu.edu/.
ECU Physicians clinics will be open Thursday and Friday. Information is available on a special hotline: 252-744-5080 or 1-800-745-5181. Dental patients should call 252-737-7834 for appointments in Ross Hall or their respective Community Service Learning Centers.
Staff at the Coastal Studies Institute and at the Community Service Learning Centers should contact their supervisors regarding work schedules.
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