Classes canceled for Feb. 19 ; employees are Cond. 2
February 18, 2025 5:42 pm
East Carolina University officials continue to monitor an approaching winter storm for the Greenville area. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Greenville/Pitt County beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, through 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Snow accumulations are expected to be between 1-2 inches, with a maximum of 6 inches, along with 0.1-0.25 inches of ice are expected to impact Greenville.
Due to the impending winter storm, all classes and events are canceled beginning Wednesday, Feb. 19. through noon Thursday, Feb. 20.
Beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, employees should observe Condition 2 of the University Adverse Weather & Emergency Event policy through 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Supervisors may deem certain employees mandatory based on university needs and may be required to work either on campus or virtually. Non-mandatory employees may voluntarily telework from home during a Condition 1 or 2, with supervisor approval. Employees should check with their managers regarding schedules and alternate work locations. Information on condition levels is available on the adverse weather page.
Any updates on conditions or operational status will go out through ECU Alert if necessary. An update will be provided by 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20.
Conditions experienced by individuals will vary, and everyone is responsible for their own actions and safety.
Road conditions are expected to be hazardous. Stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, consider traveling on major roads that have been treated and cleared by the N.C. Department of Transportation. The latest road conditions can be checked at https://drivenc.gov/.
Pedestrians need to use additional caution, watch for slippery areas, use crosswalks and wait for vehicles to come to a complete stop before crossing the road. Slippery conditions will make it difficult for vehicles to stop quickly.
For information about campus services, including dining options, transit, the student recreation center and student centers, visit https://studentaffairs.ecu.edu/.
Due to the likelihood of adverse winter weather conditions, the decision has been made to close ECU Health Physicians Greenville based practices on Wednesday Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. and delay the opening of ECU Health Physicians practices on Thursday, Feb 20 until 1 p.m. ECU Health Physicians (Academic) clinics have the following special hotline available for patients and staff: 252-744-5080 or 1-800-745-5181. Staff should check the hotline prior to coming to work.
Information regarding ECU School of Dental Medicine clinics can be found on its website, https://dental.ecu.edu/greenville-clinics/ and https://dental.ecu.edu/community-service-learning-centers/.
Staff at the Coastal Studies Institute should contact their supervisors regarding work schedules.