Superintendent says Schools Experienced Minor Flooding, “we are fortunate that this did not impact our capability of holding school today”
From Superintendent Tom ScariceGood morning,
Following historic rainfalls, we are ready to safely open schools. Some of our schools experienced water incursion for a variety of reasons and we are working to determine the sources so that they can be addressed. In some cases, the water entered the schools as a result of ground penetration, and in other cases the roof drains were simply inundated with an unprecedented volume of water in a short period of time. In any case, we are working to address the areas so that they are treated appropriately.
Where impacted, building principals will follow up with their school communities with additional information related to their facilities. Some offices and areas will be offline for a short period of time. However, we are fortunate that this did not impact our capability of holding school today.
Sincerely,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent
Fairfield Avenue North Becomes More Waterfront than Originally Bargained For
Fairfield Avenue North, off of Bradley Street, remained flooded early this morning as waters in the Compo neighborhood slowly receded into nearby storm drains with the help of water pumps. The lower beach neighborhood streets experience flooding often as the hills sloping down from the shoreline trap water that settles in the lower level areas. The area falls within the Town’s AE flood zone and is described as having a 1% annual chance of flood, with the base flood elevation determined.
Blue Skies: The Difference a Few Hours Make
Westporters woke up, or paused pumping out their basements, to find brilliant blue skies and calm waters this morning after hours of historic rainfall and widespread flooding.
Local kids enjoyed a two hour delay - sleeping-in after just two mornings of waking up for the bus.
Police, Fire, and EMS personnel were busy throughout the night with motorists stuck in their cars as flash floods created dangerous situations around town - such as on Myrtle Avenue and Morningside Drive North. Several homes also experienced heavy flooding requiring the assistance of the first responders. No injuries have been reported. WestportLocal.com photo
Schools Will Open after Two Hour Delay
Westport Public Schools superintendent Thomas Scarice announced that the school will open today after its two hour delay.
westport Public Schools;
I am pleased to share that our schools will be able to open after the 2 hour delay today, Thursday, 9/2/21. Please join me in thanking our custodial staff for their amazing work this morning that has allowed us to welcome our students and staff back for the third day of school.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice, Superintendent