School is canceled for a third day in a row Wednesday, as crews scramble to clear the mess left by Superstorm Sandy.
The city decided to keep schools closed because “as many as 50 streets are blocked along with many more sidewalks, compromising safe passage for residents and school children,” said Mayor John DeStefano in a press statement Tuesday afternoon.
“The storm lasted only a few hours, but the clean-up will last far longer,” DeStefano said. “United Illuminating “Make Safe” crews are currently working to de-energize fallen power lines throughout the City. Until that can occur, City tree crews cannot begin to remove entangled trees that may be blocking public streets and sidewalks.”
As of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, eight schools remained without power, according to schools spokeswoman Abbe Smith.
The city will reassess road conditions and decide by midday Wednesday whether to reopen schools on Thursday, DeStefano said.
