BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Brevard Public Schools will remain closed Wednesday, Nov. 4, following severe countywide flooding. The announcement marks the school district’s third consecutive day of closures.
School district officials cited several safety challenges that prevent campuses from reopening safely, including water service disruptions, damaged facilities, unsafe road conditions and staffing shortages.
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District crews are conducting inspections, repairs and cleanup efforts to prepare campuses for reopening.
A major water main break in the Melbourne area has impacted operations for dozens of educational facilities. “A major water main break in the Melbourne area has placed nearly 30 schools under a boil water notice,” Brevard Public Schools said in a statement.
District officials noted that further water disruptions could affect restrooms and air conditioning systems across the impacted campuses.
In addition to water issues, several campuses suffered physical damage from the storm. District officials explained that multiple school facilities experienced flooding and require thorough inspections and cleanup.
Maintenance crews plan to continue remediation efforts on Wednesday to prepare buildings for reopening. “Several campuses experienced flooding and require additional inspections and cleanup before students can return,” the school district reported.
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Hazardous travel conditions also continue to prevent schools from operating. “Flooded and closed roads across the county continue to impact safe travel and school bus routes,” the district stated. Furthermore, staffing levels have been impacted because many district employees live in heavily inundated areas and cannot travel to work safely. “Many employees live in heavily impacted areas and cannot safely travel to work,” the statement added.
All extracurricular programs have been halted during the campus closures. “All after-school activities are canceled, with the exception of high school varsity sports, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis,” Brevard Public Schools announced. Officials urged residents to exercise caution during the storm recovery, advising, “Please stay off flooded roads and stay safe.”
School district officials plan to provide an update regarding Thursday’s schedule as soon as possible.
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