Yesterday we lost a school building due to the heavy snow load. The entire roof on one of the elementary gyms let go. Fortunately it occurred prior to anyone arriving at the school. It could have been horrific if the kids had been there, During cold snow days they are put in the gym before school starts. Because of the collapse the school district immediately cancelled all school district wide so they can evaluate all of the buildings. So far they have found five other school buildings that have sagging ceilings and cracks forming at the walls. The school district may be forced to relocate kids a the affected schools to other schools if they cannot find a solution prior to the start of school on Tuesday.
We also lost three commercial buildings. All due to excessive snow loads. All total loses to buildings and contents.
To give you an idea that gym had a full size basketball court (large portion) and a stage. Do to the damage it was deemed that the entire building needs to come down before students can uses the class rooms in the building next door. Demolition started yesterday and is expected to continue. The school building was built in 1910, the gym in 1950.
We also lost three commercial buildings. All due to excessive snow loads. All total loses to buildings and contents.
To give you an idea that gym had a full size basketball court (large portion) and a stage. Do to the damage it was deemed that the entire building needs to come down before students can uses the class rooms in the building next door. Demolition started yesterday and is expected to continue. The school building was built in 1910, the gym in 1950.
