Weather Causes Delays in School and Service Center Openings Across the Region
Several offices and services across the region are facing delays today, with the ongoing winter weather conditions impacting travel and daily routines. The Regional Human Service Center offices in Williston, Watford City, Devils Lake, and Rolla have announced that they will be delaying their openings until 10 a.m. due to reduced visibility caused by snow and strong winds. This delay also affects other services, including child support offices, vocational rehabilitation, and satellite offices.
The weather has made driving dangerous, especially in areas where visibility has been severely reduced, making travel hazardous. This has prompted several local authorities to issue weather-related advisories and adjust office hours to ensure safety. For example, in addition to the delays at the Human Service Centers, weather-related disruptions have also been reported in other sectors, such as school closures and delays, affecting students, teachers, and families in the region.
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The Human Service Center offices, as well as child support and vocational rehabilitation departments, have made it clear that affected individuals can still access online services during this time. The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services has advised people to check their official social media channels and website for updates on any further delays or closures. The secure website for child support customers also remains operational, allowing them to handle their business 24 hours a day.
In other parts of the region, particularly in central Ohio, dense fog has prompted local school districts to delay start times by two hours to ensure student safety during the morning commute. The fog reduced visibility to less than a quarter of a mile in some areas, leading to travel disruptions. The advisory for dense fog was lifted as of mid-morning, but schools took extra precautions by adjusting their schedules to allow conditions to improve. Similar weather challenges, including snow and strong winds, are expected to continue affecting the region, leading to additional weather impact days for later in the week.
For those planning to travel, the situation highlights the importance of staying updated with weather reports and checking for closures or delays in advance. It's essential to take precautions when driving in low-visibility conditions and avoid unnecessary travel when possible. Local officials are urging everyone to stay informed and prioritize safety during these winter weather events.
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