Sampson County has seen significant snowfall over the past 24 hours, and most offices, schools and organizations will be closed tomorrow, Feb. 2.
Here’s a list of all the closures announced so far:
Sampson County Schools and Clinton City Schools will be closed Monday, Feb. 2.
Sampson Community College campus will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2.
Sampson Regional Medical Center will remain open and operational throughout the inclement weather period. Emergency services will continue to be available 24/7. However, through Monday, the hospital’s main (front) entrance will be closed to the public. All patients and visitors should enter and exit through the Emergency Department entrance. In addition, all practices and outpatient facilities will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2.
Sampson County Emergency Services will monitor the storm throughout the weekend. Individuals seeking assistance are encouraged to contact the County Department of Social Services office: 910-592-7131.
“Sampson County officials remain fully prepared to open shelters if conditions worsen,” a press release from the county states.
Authorities are encouraging residents to stay off the roads, if at all possible. “Please stay home and avoid travel unless you absolutely have to be out,” a statement from Sampson County Emergency Services states. “Your safety and the safety of our first responders is our top priority.”
See full story and more photos in Tuesday and Wednesday issues of The Sampson Independent.