Flooding forces Bladen County Schools to cancel all week

The school district says due to extensive damage throughout the county from Hurricane Matthew, all Bladen County Schools will be closed for the remainder of this week for students and staff. Only essential personnel already identified will be on staff for damage assessment and repairs.

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The district says it is asking for guidance from the State Superintendent to determine if the days out of school will need to be made up at a later time and what the protocol and procedures are for a declared State of Emergency.

Many roads in Bladen County have been blocked and even washed away by flood waters. Thousands of people are still without power. Some schools have also been used as emergency shelters in the county.