Schools in Juneau were closed for the third day in a row and the roofs of two commercial buildings in Alaska’s capitol collapsed Tuesday under the weight of continued heavy snow that’s falling on the region.
The Juneau School District said in a letter sent to families that classes will be canceled again on Wednesday, due to hazardous conditions on roads and in parking lots. This includes all classes, activities and after-school programs.
“There will be no distance delivery or online classes,” the letter states. “Further updates will be posted on the district websiteThe district also said cleaning and repair work continues at Riverbend Elementary School, which experienced flooding when a pipe burst. “Riverbend families will be updated on Wednesday about the plan for reopening the school,” according to the letter. “District staff are doing everything possible to prepare for reopening and remain hopeful that we can start back on Thursday. Please use caution when walking and driving around the community.”
Also on Wednesday, the City and Borough of Juneau warned residents about accumulating heavy snow on rooftops. The roofs of two commercial buildings caved in due to the weight of that snow. “CBJ is aware of two building collapses this morning – a commercial building in Lemon Creek and a commercial building in the downtown area. According to
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