WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - Employees at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington have been told to report to work as usual just as students are being ordered to evacuate the campus.
A statement issued by the school on Wednesday said UNCW will be open and operational on Thursday. Employees should report to work as usual unless otherwise advised by supervisors. Officials said a decision regarding Friday will be made by Thursday at 3 p.m.
Students are under a mandatory campus evacuation order. Students must leave campus no later than noon on Thursday. The school said a decision regarding students’ return to campus will be made and distributed as soon as possible.
UNCW is also asking faculty and staff volunteers to serve as host families for campus residential students over the weekend.
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