CSRA Winter Weather Closures and Delays

Road Closures

School Closures

• Augusta University will be closed Monday. All classes and all in-person activities are canceled. Residence halls will remain open. Students will receive additional details regarding transportation and dining.
• Columbia County School District will be closed Monday.

• SAIL - School for Arts Infused Learning asynchronously remote day Monday.
• McDuffie County School System closed Monday.
• Edgefield County School District changing to an e-learning day Monday. All afterschool programs and activities for Monday are canceled.
• Lincoln County Schools will be closed Monday for a "Learn from home day."
• Paine College has cancelled all in-person classes for Monday, with plans to return to normal on Tuesday.
• Richmond County students will be having a PowerUp Asynchronous Learning Day on Monday. Students should complete assignments from home using Canvas and teachers will communicate with Remind or Class Dojo. Updates will be shared through the district’s inclement weather landing page at rcboe.org/weatherupdates, the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, social media channels, and local news outlets.  
• The University of Georgia is closed on Monday. All in-person classes, campus events and activities will be canceled throughout the day. University Housing residents who returned home for the weekend should not return to their residence halls until notified about campus status. They plan to update the campus community of their status for Tuesday, January 27, by early Monday afternoon.
• Aiken County Schools are operating on a 2-hour delayed start for Monday, January 26.
  • Students and Staff: The two-hour delayed start applies to all students, teachers, and staff.
  • Student Meals: With the delayed start schedule, only lunch will be served in school cafeterias.
  • Half-Day & Partial-Day Programs: Students on half-day and partial-day schedules, including Early Learning Special Education students, are encouraged to attend school if possible; however, school bus transportation will not be available, as buses will be unable to run mid-day routes.
  • No Before-School Activities: No activities will be permitted before school begins on the two-hour delay.
  • After-School Activities: After-school activities, including Quest Zone and extracurricular activities such as athletic practices, will continue as scheduled.
• Aiken County Career and Technology Center: Morning session students should report to their home high schools. The afternoon session will continue as planned.
• Fox Creek High School is moving to an e-learning day on Monday. Teachers will have assignments posted on Google Classroom by 8 a.m. for students to log in and complete their assignments. There will be no after-school activities on Monday.
• McCormick County Schools will have an e-learning day on Monday, January 26th. Additionally, there will be no athletic events or practices on Friday, January 23rd, through Monday, January 26th.

Other Closures & Delays

• Savannah River Site - SRS employees scheduled to work day shifts tomorrow should report to work two hours later than they normally would report. This includes shift workers. Normal Operations resume at 10 a.m.
• City of Augusta delayed start Monday, opening at 10 a.m.
• Augusta Transit will begin operating at 10 a.m.
• Coastal Waste will operate on a delayed start, with service starting at 8:30 a.m.
• All State Court sessions scheduled for Monday canceled.
• Richmond County Courthouse open for civil, domestic and other matters. But no Superior Court criminal sessions. No Juvenile Court.
• City of North Augusta offices opening at noon on Monday.
• Columbia County Government offices opening at 10 a.m. Monday.
• Columbia County libraries opening at noon Monday
• Fort Gordon operating on a 2-hour safety delay for most actvities on Monday. CDCs will open at 8:30 a.m.
• Gillem Enclave operating on a 3-hour delay Monday.
• VA Augusta Health Care System in Augusta, Aiken, Athens and Stateboro will be closed Monday.
• Edgefield County Senior Center - Closed on Monday, January 26th. To ensure the safety of drivers and staff, Home Delivered Meals will not be sent out, and group dining services will be suspended for the day.
• First Baptist Church in Augusta - Sunday services are cancelled.
• Martinez Methodist Church - Closed on Sunday.

Preparations for Winter Weather

Here are tips from the National Weather Service:

• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information
• Extra food and water, such as dried fruit, nuts, granola bars, and other food requiring no cooking or refrigeration.
• Extra prescription medicine
• Baby items such as diapers and formula
• First-aid supplies
• Heating fuel: refuel before you are empty; fuel carriers may not reach you for days after a winter storm
• Emergency heat source: fireplace, wood stove, or space heater properly ventilated to prevent a fire
• Fire extinguisher, smoke alarm; test smoke alarms monthly to ensure they work properly
• Extra pet food and warm shelter for pets
• Review generator safety: Never run a generator in an enclosed space
• Make sure your carbon monoxide detector is working correctly and that the outside vent is clear of leaves and debris. During or after the storm, make sure it is cleared of snow.
• Home fires are common each winter when trying to stay warm. Review ways to keep your home and loved ones safe.

• Mobile phone, charger, batteries
• Blankets/sleeping bags
• Flashlight with extra batteries
• First-aid kit
• Knife
• High-calorie, non-perishable food
• Extra clothing to keep dry
• Large empty can to use as an emergency toilet, tissues, toilet paper, and paper towels
• Small can and waterproof matches to melt snow for drinking water
• Sack of sand or cat litter for traction
• Shovel
• Windshield scraper and brush
• Tool kit
• Tow rope
• Battery booster cables
• Water container
• Candle and matches to provide light and, in an emergency, lifesaving heat.
• Compass and road maps, don't depend on mobile devices with limited battery life

• Move animals to sheltered areas or bring pets inside. Shelter belts, properly laid out and oriented, are better protection for cattle than confining shelters, such as sheds.
• Haul extra feed to nearby feeding areas.
• Have water available. Most animals die from dehydration in winter storms.
• Make sure pets have plenty of food and water and a warm shelter.

Additional Tips

• Limit your time on the roads - especially bridges and overpasses. It's best to avoid driving.
• Prepare for isolated power outages and minor tree damage.
• Freezing temperatures can lead to burst water pipes. Wrap exposed pipes to insulate them from the cold. Also, consider letting faucets drip or slightly stream overnight to prevent pipes from freezing.
• Keep your pets safe. Ensure they have access to food and water. Shelter them indoors if possible, or ensure they have blankets or straw and shelter out of the wind and rain.
• Never use a portable generator indoors.