Around noon on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 school officials were notified regarding a gas line break near Central Haywood High School in Clyde, North Carolina.  Students and staff were evacuated to a gymnasium across the Pigeon River near the school.

Multiple agencies including the fire department and gas company responded quickly to address the break.  School officials sent a voice message to parents of the school.  Students may be picked up at the old Clyde gymnasium or they may access normal bus transportation at the end of the day.

Students will return to the main campus when it is cleared and deemed safe.

The evacuation is only for Central Haywood High School and does NOT apply to any other schools.