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      "verbatimText": "Students, Faculty, and Staff: \n\nRetroactive to 1 p.m., UNC-Chapel Hill is operating at a Condition 3 status and will remain so until 5 p.m. today. From 5:01 p.m. until 11:59 p.m. today, the University will operate at a Condition 2 status. Classes are canceled for the rest of today, and non-mandatory operations are suspended. Employees are not required to work or use paid leave under Condition 3 unless otherwise informed by their supervisor. \n\nMore information and details about condition types can be found on the Adverse Weather & Emergency Closing webpage.  \n\nResources  \n\nUNC-Chapel Hill has resources available for students, faculty and staff. Your mental health and well-being are paramount, and there are resources available to support you now and in the days ahead.  \n\nFor Students  \n\nCounseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available to any students who need to speak with a mental health provider. CAPS can be reached via 919-966-3658 or caps@unc.edu.  \n\nCAPS is available until 6 p.m. today in the Campus Health building to provide support to students who witnessed or were impacted by today’s incident. After 6 p.m. today, students can call 919-966-3658 to speak to a mental health professional. \n\nFor Employees  \n\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) support is available online through GuidanceConnect. Log on to guidanceresources.com with a username and password or register with Web ID: TARHEELS. You may also call 877-314-5841 to make an appointment with a counselor. Support is free and confidential.  \n\nFor updates, visit alertcarolina.unc.edu.",
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