A number of schools on the province’s southwest coast are closed today as storm-affected communities recover from the devastation left by Fiona.
St. James Elementary and St. James Regional High in Port aux Basques, LeGallais Memorial in Isle aux Morts, and Grandy’s River in Burnt Islands are all closed for today.
St. James Regional High served as a temporary shelter for those displaced by the storm.
Port aux Basques Mayor Brian Button says school closures could last for a couple of days as some areas are not safe for buses to pick up students, and many residents are not in their homes.
There is no word on possible damage done to any of the schools at this time, or when they will reopen.
POST STORM UPDATE
As recovery continues on the west/south-west coasts of NL, please be advised that the following schools will be closed Monday:
St. James Elem, St. James Regional High (PaB), LeGallais Memorial (Isle aux Morts) & Grandy’s River (Burnt Islands).#nlschools— NLESD (@NLESDCA) September 25, 2022
