Closing for Florence

[Ms.Koech]

Just curious what providers in the carolinas are deciding to do regarding closing for in-climate weather. Im in Raleigh,NC and will be closing tomorrow 9/12.

[Blackcat31]

Just curious what providers in the carolinas are deciding to do regarding closing for in-climate weather. Im in Raleigh,NC and will be closing tomorrow 9/12.

No real advice as I don't live in an area affected but keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers to stay safe.

Personally, I would close and not worry one bit about it.
Everyone in any area of danger (no matter how small) should be focusing on safety as a priority!

[KiwiKids]

I’m in Virginia Beach about 2.5 miles inland and close with the schools. They closed last night “until further notice”... they required staff to come in today so I did end up open today but will be closed tomorrow until next week at the earliest.

[Ms.Koech]

Thanks for sharing! Im from your neck of the woods (newport News). I was so worried about everyone there being beneath sea level. Stay safe!

[Ms.Koech]

Thanks black cat for the prayers! I dont regret closing one bit my family's safety will always come first. of course one parent had an attitude but she will get over it! will keep all posted.

[amberrose3dg]

Thanks black cat for the prayers! I dont regret closing one bit my family's safety will always come first. of course one parent had an attitude but she will get over it! will keep all posted.

An attitude when there is a hurricane. Let me guess she expects you to keep her kids for days if the weather gets real bad cause im sure she will be working.

[KiwiKids]

Thanks for sharing! Im from your neck of the woods (newport News). I was so worried about everyone there being beneath sea level. Stay safe!

Thank you! You too! I grew up here and this is the most concerned I’ve seen people but the latest models look better do us but not for NC and SC. Please be careful!

[lblanke]

If schools are closed, I would think preschools and daycares should be closed as well. You also must close if you have no power or no water. Stay safe.

[Ariana]

I was hearing about this today on the news. Isn’t there an evacuation order? I was wondering what do people do when there is an evacuation order, do businesses and daycares just shut down?

Such a tough situation to be in. My prayers are going out to all of you. I pray it dissipates greatly before it reaches land. Stay safe :hug:

[Jdy2222]

I can't speak for Florence, but last year we closed for Irma three days ahead of the storm, I believe the same day schools closed, and couldn't reopen until we had power and other utilities restored. I was closed for two weeks total.

[Josiegirl]

Stay safe everyone!! And even if your dcps grumble, don't worry about it. Safety and health should always come first.

I've read just a little bit online about this, how scary it's going to get, and I cannot believe some people who will more than likely take a direct hit, are still choosing to stay where they are.

I need to call my dd tonight and see what she's expecting. She lives more inland but still right in the line of flooding, power outages, etc.

[LysesKids]

Stay safe everyone!! And even if your dcps grumble, don't worry about it. Safety and health should always come first.

I've read just a little bit online about this, how scary it's going to get, and I cannot believe some people who will more than likely take a direct hit, are still choosing to stay where they are.

I need to call my dd tonight and see what she's expecting. She lives more inland but still right in the line of flooding, power outages, etc.

I agree.. if you are told to go - do it; you don't, most times the police will say write your name & SS# on your arm so they can identify later because they won't come in to rescue. Praying for my Navy daughter in GA because I doubt they evacuate; most the rest of my family are under mandatory evacuation & state of emergency

[amberrose3dg]

I agree.. if you are told to go - do it; you don't, most times the police will say write your name & SS# on your arm so they can identify later because they won't come in to rescue. Praying for my Navy daughter in GA because I doubt they evacuate; most the rest of my family are under mandatory evacuation & state of emergency

Praying for her too. If an evacuation has been ordered, please leave. I lived in Raleigh in 2011 during hurricane irene. We left a few days and headed up to my in laws in va. There was no real damage to our house but there could of been. I wouldnt let any parent or whoever make you feel bad. This hurricane looks pretty scary. Better be safe than sorry.

[Gemma]

My prayers go out to everyone on the path of the hurricane!
I'm praying that you all be safe, and suffer minimal damage to your property:hug:

[Meeko]

Please keep my daughter and her husband in your prayers. They moved to Goldsboro NC a couple months ago. They just got married. Scared Momma Bear here