Former Ethics and Policy Intern Jatin Srivastava interviews Director of the Office of Emergency Management and Planning, Darrell Jeter, on his role at the University and important developments as UNC-Chapel Hill returns to in-person work and instruction.

Although winter comes as no surprise, the snow and freezing rain can cause major disruption to services we take for granted such as roads, public transit, grocery stores and emergency services.

Ever had someone offer a check as payment for services or employment, but requested some of the money be wired back after depositing? This is a scam that could cost thousands of dollars.

Carolina dodged the worst of Hurricane Florence, the storm that hovered over the southeastern part of the state for days, causing torrential flooding and leaving millions without power. But that doesn’t mean that the University wasn’t impacted by the storm.

This week, March 4-10, is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in North Carolina.