Storm related closings for Wednesday

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April 17, 2012

Tuesday Afternoon Update

Administrators at Cooper Elementary say the school is closed because there is no electricity or gas. The school will re-open when it's utilities are up and running. No specific date was given. They didn't have an update on Oaklawn Elementary.

TOP Early Learning Center - South is tentatively scheduled to resume classes on Monday, April 23rd. Temporary child care may be available at the TOP Early Learning Center - North location (call 316-440-2788) or the TOP Early Learning Center- Northwest location (call 316-312-7607).
The Derby School District says they will release infromation later today
WATC's Southside campus will be OPEN 4/18; full schedule as normal. Open House at NCAT Wed from 3-7 PM.
Youthville is back open.

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Derby Schools:

No School on Tuesday, April 17 for Cooper and Oaklawn Elementary.
Certified staff at Cooper and Oaklawn should report to designated locations.
Bus Transportation for SECONDARY (sixth grade center, middle school, & high school) students. For students on the NORTH side of 47th, regular bus routes. For students on the SOUTH side of 47th, we will pick up students at the Oaklawn Senior Center (2937 E. Oaklawn Dr.) at 7:15a.m.

Wichita Area Technical College

Due to the continued power outage at Southside WATC, all day/evening classes at Southside are canceled Tues; off-site healthcare clinicals will continue as scheduled.
Grove/NCAT campuses remain open. Tuesday's NCAT job fair and Wednesday's NCAT Open House will be held as scheduled.
The status of Southside for Wednesday will be announced by 3 p.m. Tuesday.

TOP Early Learning Center

South, located at 4600 S. Clifton Drive, will remain closed through Wednesday, April 18th due to damage the building sustained during Saturday's tornados. Our goal is to reopen Thursday morning, April 19th.

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Monday Morning Update: April 16, 2012

Director of Emergency Management for Sedgwick County Randy Duncan spoke with Eyewitness News Monday morning. He said 100 of the 150 homes in the Pinaire Mobile Home park suffered damage or destruction.

Right now, Duncan says the focus should be for residents to clear away debris from their property. That debris can be moved to the curbline for pickup by crews.

Duncan says there is a burn ban for the month of April, and that may hinder cleanup efforts. He says they will work with officials to determine the best way to get rid of the debris.

As for residents whose homes suffered damage, Duncan says it's important to get the insurance process started right away so they can get the assistance they need to get things back to normal as quickly as possible.

Duncan also urged volunteers to stay away from the area. Anyone wishing to help out should contact theUnited Way'shelpline at 211.

Photos of Storm Damage

Road Closures in Wichita until further notice