ALAMANCE COUNTY, N.C. — ABSS announced in a statement that several of their schools have experienced "significant leaks and water intrusion" due to the storm that swept through the Piedmont Triad on Tuesday.
Graham High School reportedly is experiencing the worst of the leaks in the district. One classroom reportedly has a large hole in the ceiling as a result of the water damage and buckled ceiling tiles.
Crews first plan of attach is to remove water-damaged sheetrock in order to prevent more mold from growing, according to ABSS.
"Today’s storm, of course, has exacerbated these ongoing issues as a result of inadequate funding from our County," wrote the school system.
Eastern High School, B. Everett Jordan, Western Middle, and Western High are all dealing with leaks.
Haw River is set to get a new roof in February to address the leaks.
These leaks come mere months after the county allocated millions to address mold that was found in many ABSS schools.
"We cannot afford to take steps backwards. Adequate funding for roofs, water intrusion, and HVAC must be considered by the County to prevent this from happening again," said ABSS. "This aftermath from this storm is just one example that shows the need for increased support."
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