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No Word on D.C. School Delays, Closures for Hurricane Sandy

D.C. Public Schools officials are working closely with emergency officials ahead of Hurricane Sandy.

D.C. Public Schools officials have not yet decided whether they will cancel, delay or open schools as scheduled Monday and Tuesday, as Hurricane Sandy combines with other weather systems over the D.C. region Sunday.

D.C. Public Schools emailed parents the following message Friday evening:

"While it is difficult to predict with certainty the impact the storm will have on our schools, we want you to know that we are taking every precaution to prepare our schools for the storm and respond quickly in the aftermath to make any necessary repairs.  
 
DCPS central office staff has been working with the Department of General Services (DGS) and school-based staff to prepare our schools, inside and outside, for the anticipated wind and rain. Schools that have experienced flooding in the past are receiving additional support.

Essential school personnel will be reporting to schools early Monday morning to take inventory and assess the schools.  DCPS, along with DGS, will deploy staff and contractors to address any damage and make repairs as necessary.
 
As long as conditions allow and we can ensure the safety of our students, our priority is to open schools on Monday October 29, 2012."

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Emergency information for the schools is also posted on the DCPS website at dcps.dc.gov, posted on the FCPS Facebook and Twitter pages, and sent to local radio and television stations. Parents can text NEWS to 91990 to receive breaking news updates from DCPS.

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