Several schools will be closed in Catawba County on Tuesday following an extensive power outage, officials said.
The outage was caused by a fire in the St. Stephens area, which Catawba County Schools officials said has rendered Springs Road “impassable.”
District officials said the current timeline for power restoration is 24-48 hours.
Staff members who can work from home are encouraged to do so, and officials are working to determine any impacts or changes to the high school exam schedule.
Officials said a decision on whether schools will remain closed Wednesday will be made at a later time.
The following schools are not is session today: St. Stephens High, Arndt Middle, St. Stephens Elementary, Snow Creek Elementary, Clyde Campbell Elementary and Webb A. Murray Elementary.