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22 flood rescues as volunteers prepare for more rain
NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers have been called to 22 flood rescues overnight as wet weather continues until the weekend.
NSW SES is pleading with members of the public not to drive through floodwater and to keep up-to-date with the latest flood and storm bulletins.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned more storms are forecast across most of Eastern NSW this afternoon and over the next few days.
It is important to never drive, ride or walk through floodwater – if it’s flooded, forget it.
Limit any unnecessary travel during severe weather.
Flooring and baseboards in the Atascocita Middle School s choir room were damaged by water. Preparations are underway to install new flooring in the affected areas. (Courtesy Humble ISD) At the Feb. 23 Humble ISD board of trustees meeting, district officials provided further information on damages caused by Winter Storm Uri; additionally, trustees declared a state of emergency due to the storm and approved hiring a new contractor for the Kingwood High School flood barrier project.
While only three HISD schools received significant damage because of water systems freezing and breaking amid freezing temperatures, 22 of the district s 44 campuses and three of its five facility buildings suffered damages, said Nolan Correa, HISD associate superintendent of operational support service. Additionally, 10 buses suffered cracked radiators, and some cafeterias lost some of their perishable food, he said.
A flurry of snow and frosting of ice shut down businesses last week as roads became impassable, choking off supply chains for restaurants, grocery stores and others.
22 NI families claim their special needs children were restrained and injured in school
Education Committee deputy chairman, Pat Sheehan, said campaigners report was harrowing and had echoes of Muckamore Abbey claims
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Deirdre Shakespeare with son Harry and husband Rodney (Image: Shakespeare family)
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