Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho held a press conference Sunday afternoon to update families and staff as most schools are set to reopen Monday.
This includes Canyon Charter Elementary, Kenter Canyon Charter Elementary, Palisades Charter Elementary, Marquez Charter Elementary, Topanga Charter Elementary, Lanai Road Elementary, and Paul Revere Middle School,” the release noted.
“The schools will reopen as soon as the conditions allow, at which time, we will notify families.” Officials added that they continue to monitor schools that are within evacuation warning zones Now, battle-weary firefighters are bracing for the return of strong Santa Ana winds.
The National Weather Service has issued a warning for elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the region, which are expected to persist through Wednesday.
A 10 p.m. update will be posted at lausd.org,” district officials said.
As the majority of schools are scheduled to reopen on Monday, Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho updated staff and families at a press conference on Sunday afternoon.
Schools in the district have remained closed as wildfires continue to ravage parts of Los Angeles, especially the Palisades Fire, which has burned nearly 24,000 acres and is only 11 percent contained, and the Eaton Fire, which has scorched more than 14,000 acres and is 27 percent contained, near Pasadena.
Most district offices and schools will reopen Monday, according to a news release from LAUSD officials, as most parts of the city have seen improvements in conditions, and officials think it is safe for staff and students to return to their respective campuses.
Mandatory evacuation orders will keep some schools closed in the areas most affected. According to the press release, these include Paul Revere Middle School, Canyon Charter Elementary, Kenter Canyon Charter Elementary, Palisades Charter Elementary, Marquez Charter Elementary, Topanga Charter Elementary, and Lanai Road Elementary. When the circumstances permit, the schools will reopen, and we will let families know when that happens. “.”.
Schools located within evacuation warning zones are still being watched, officials added.
Now, weary firefighters are preparing for the return of powerful Santa Ana winds.
Fire weather conditions in the area are predicted to remain elevated to critical through Wednesday, according to a warning from the National Weather Service.
“On Saturday through Sunday and again Monday through Wednesday, moderate to locally strong Santa Ana winds will impact the typical Santa Ana Wind Corridors,” the NWS said. “The area will continue to be at risk for fire weather due to these winds, dry air, and dry vegetation.”. “”.
The strongest winds in wind-prone mountains and foothills could reach 50 to 75 mph, according to the Weather Service, with gusts reaching 30 to 50 mph in many places.
Overnight and into the evening, we will continue to keep an eye on the situation. Ten percent. m. An update will be made available on lausd.org, according to district officials. If anything changes, we’ll start informing staff members and families by 5:30 a.m. M. Monday. “.”.
The video player below will play the entire press conference.
