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  "id": "2020-02-20-university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill-winter-conditions",
  "slug": "university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill-winter-conditions-2020-02-20",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill",
    "shortName": "UNC-Chapel Hill",
    "state": "NC",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Alert Carolina",
    "enrollment": 32000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2020-02-20",
    "endDate": "2020-02-21",
    "type": "winter-weather",
    "cleryCategory": "emergency-notification",
    "resolution": "confirmed-threat",
    "headline": "February 2020 winter Condition 2 then Condition 1",
    "headlinePublic": "February 2020 winter Condition 2 then Condition 1",
    "summary": "UNC issued [Condition 2 and Condition 1 notices for February 2020 winter weather](https://alertcarolina.unc.edu/notifications/2020/02/20/15822099870001330895295/).",
    "outcome": "Two-day winter operational conditions.",
    "casualties": {
      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
    }
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "timestampApprox": "2020-02-20 09:46 (Alert Carolina)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Because of forecasted snow moving into the area, the University will move to Condition 1- Reduced Operations at 12:00 p.m. today, Feb. 20, and stay in Condition 1 until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. Classes will operate on a regular schedule at the individual faculty’s discretion.\n\nIf there are further changes to the University’s operating status for today, that will be communicated no later than 3 p.m. today.\n\nCampus Units and Services Operational Status\n\nFor an up-to-date look at operating status for campus services, visit the following webpages:\n\nCarolina Dining Services\nTransportation and Parking\nCampus Health\nCarolina Housing\nCarolina Union\nUNC Health Care\nUNC School of Dentistry\n\nUnless a change in operational status is announced, the University always operates on a regular schedule.  Your safety is our number one consideration.  As a rule, students, faculty and staff must use their own best judgement about whether they can travel safety to and from campus.\n\nInformation Sources\n\nIf winter weather changes the University’s operating status, campus communications will include:\n\nAn email, website post and, if conditions warrant, a text message from Alert Carolina,http://alertcarolina.unc.edu. You must be signed up to receive an Alert Carolina text message.\nPosts on the University’s homepage, www.unc.edu, amplified via official social media accounts including @UNC, @AlertCarolina (for parents, family, Chapel Hill residents and friends) and @UNC_HR on Twitter.\nAdverse Weather and Emergency Phone Line: (919) 843-1234. You may call this number to hear recorded announcements about campus operations.\n\nPlease visit “Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing” posted on the Campus Safety and Office of Human Resources websites to view an easy-to-read chart describing the three conditions in greater detail along with a summary explaining the key factors in the decision-making process.",
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      "sourceUrl": "https://alertcarolina.unc.edu/notifications/2020/02/20/15822099870001330895295/",
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      "sequence": 2,
      "type": "update",
      "timestampApprox": "2020-02-20 13:53 (Alert Carolina)",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Because of inclement winter weather, the University will move to  Condition 2- Suspended Operations/Classes Cancelled at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 20, and stay in Condition 2 until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21.\n\nA decision regarding the operating status for after 10 a.m. tomorrow will be communicated no later than 8 a.m.\n\nCampus Units and Services Operational Status \n\nFor an up-to-date look at operating status for campus services including dining halls, residence halls, parking and transportation and other campus units and services, visit alertcarolina.unc.edu/status.\n\nUnless a change in operational status is announced, the University always operates on a regular schedule.  Your safety is our number one consideration.  As a rule, students, faculty and staff must use their own best judgement about whether they can travel safety to and from campus.\n\nInformation Sources \n\nIf winter weather changes the University’s operating status, campus communications will include:\n\nAn email, website post and, if conditions warrant, a text message from Alert Carolina, alertcarolina.unc.edu. You must be signed up to receive an Alert Carolina text message.\nPosts on the University’s homepage, www.unc.edu, amplified via official social media accounts including @UNC, @AlertCarolina (for parents, family, Chapel Hill residents and friends) and @UNC_HR on Twitter.\nAdverse Weather and Emergency Phone Line: (919) 843-1234. You may call this number to hear recorded announcements about campus operations.\n\nPlease visit  “Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing” posted on the Campus Safety and Office of Human Resources websites to view an easy-to-read chart describing the three conditions in greater detail along with a summary explaining the key factors in the decision-making process.",
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      "timestampApprox": "2020-02-21 06:26 (Alert Carolina)",
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      "verbatimText": "The University will move to Condition 1- Reduced Operations at 10:00 a.m. and stay in Condition 1 for the remainder of Friday, Feb. 21.   Classes will operate on a regular schedule at the individual faculty’s discretion.\n\nCampus Units and Services Operational Status\n\nFor an up-to-date look at operating status for campus services including dining halls, residence halls, parking and transportation and other campus units and services, visit alertcarolina.unc.edu/status.\n\nUnless a change in operational status is announced, the University always operates on a regular schedule.  Your safety is our number one consideration.  As a rule, students, faculty and staff must use their own best judgement about whether they can travel safety to and from campus.\n\nInformation Sources\n\nIf winter weather changes the University’s operating status, campus communications will include:\n\nAn email, website post and, if conditions warrant, a text message from Alert Carolina, alertcarolina.unc.edu. You must be signed up to receive an Alert Carolina text message.\nPosts on the University’s homepage, www.unc.edu, amplified via official social media accounts including @UNC, @AlertCarolina (for parents, family, Chapel Hill residents and friends) and @UNC_HR on Twitter.\nAdverse Weather and Emergency Phone Line: (919) 843-1234. You may call this number to hear recorded announcements about campus operations.\n\nPlease visit “Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing” posted on the Campus Safety and Office of Human Resources websites to view an easy-to-read chart describing the three conditions in greater detail along with a summary explaining the key factors in the decision-making process.",
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  "dateAdded": "2026-07-21",
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