The Red Cross has closed some of the evacuation shelters it opened Friday for Hurricane Irene. All residents staying at these shelters have safely returned to their homes.
The following shelters have closed:
BRUNSWICK COUNTY – All shelters closed
North Brunswick High School
West Brunswick High School
South Brunswick High School
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Noble Middle School - closed
PENDER COUNTY
Malpass Corner Elementary School - closed
Topsail Elementary - closed
COLUMBUS COUNTY – All shelters closed
East Columbus High
Edgewood Elementary
Guideway Elementary
The following shelters remain open until further notice:
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Dorothy B Johnson Elementary School – 1100 McRae St. Wilmington, NC 28401
PENDER COUNTY
Burgaw Middle School - 500 South Wright Street, Burgaw, NC 28425 (pet-friendly shelter- dogs and cats only, owners must stay at the shelter with their animals, please bring pet’s food)
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