NYC Schools In Disarray As They Remain Open During Gigantic Storm
Intense rainfall wreaked havoc on numerous schools in New York City on Friday morning, resulting in flooding in 150 school buildings and causing significant disruptions for thousands of students and staff.
Adams conveyed at a media briefing on the storm, “If you are at work or school, shelter in place for now. Some of our subways are flooded, and it is extremely difficult to move around the city.”
The deluge, which deposited up to 5 inches of rain in certain parts of New York City by early Friday morning, had an impact on every subway line, led to extensive delays for many school buses, and prompted both Adams and Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency.
Atotal of 150 school buildings had experienced flooding on Friday morning. Additionally, one school, P.S. 312 in Brooklyn, had to evacuate due to a smoking boiler. Another Brooklyn school, I.S. 228, sent out a message requesting parents to pick up students early, although
The severe weather prompted some parents and educators to question whether the city should have canceled in-person classes.
He stated, “We have individuals in our schools who receive annual training to prepare for days like this.” Banks emphasized that schools were activating Building Response Teams in response to the flooding and assured, “While this was a challenging day in terms of the rain, our children are not in jeopardy.”
Numerous parents and educators reported that rainwater had infiltrated school buildings, resulting in flooding in cafeterias, basements, and through roof leaks, necessitating the relocation of classrooms. Some students arrived at school drenched from their commutes, as reported by school staff.
At P.S. 84 in Williamsburg, the school kitchen was flooded, posing challenges for cafeteria workers and students. Custodial staff appeared to have gotten the water intrusion under control.
Meanwhile, at a Manhattan high school, rainwater seeping through a faulty roof necessitated classroom relocations, complicating efforts to reschedule postponed tests due to technical issues the previous week.
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