Tropical Storm Idalia Impacts North Carolina: School Closures, Emergency Preparations, and Shelter Openings

As Tropical Storm Idalia approaches North Carolina, several school districts have decided to cancel classes or switch to remote learning. State leaders at the Emergency Operations Center have discussed emergency plans, urging people to stay off the roads and heed emergency alerts. Emergency crews, including the National Guard, are prepared to respond, with swift water rescue teams on high alert. The state is working with utility companies to address potential outages. North Carolina has declared a state of emergency, and the Department of Transportation and Duke Energy are ready to respond. Counties are opening shelters and taking precautions for potential flooding.